BISHPets Therapy Animals
(Brain Injury Services)
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Position ID: 4337 Last Modified: 24 Jul 2012 Last Full Update: 24 Jul 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactLian Ellis, Coordinator Volunteer Services, Brain Injury Services; Phone: 905-523-8852 ext 274; Fax: 905-523-8211; Email: lellis@braininjuryservices.com
More Info Linkwww.braininjuryservices.com
DutiesHandler's own animal to visit with clients at St Catharines locations. Pet and handler teams may engage in AAA (Animal Assisted Activity) or AAT (Animal Assisted Therapy). Teams must be evaluated prior to visiting. Evaluations are held approximately every two months. Contact Brain Injury Services for more information or check out our BISHPets Channel on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/BISHPets?blend=1&ob=5 
BenefitsTraining in AAA/AAT, opportunity to work with your pet in a rehab setting (Neither setting is a hospital or long-term care facility), leadership and motivational skill development, participation in a very highly-valued activity, excellent activity for suitable pet.
ClientsAdults with acquired brain injury
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
 
Times are very flexible for this activity.
SeasonsYear Round
LocationNearest main intersection Hartzel Road and Glendale Avenue and St. Paul and Louth
AccessibilityFully Accessible - Both locations are fully accessible
Minimum Age18 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDNo
Minimum Hours1 / Week
Commitment LengthMinimum of six weeks. (Generally six visits in a session two weeks off, then a re-start.)
TrainingPet and handler team must successfully complete the evaluation process before being accepted into the BISHPet program.  
 
Completion of mandatory online training modules in collaborative problem solving, health and safety, setting limits and maintaining boundaries within three months of start date is required.
TransportationOwn transportation required.
Interaction LevelVarious
Start DateOn or after 20 Aug 2012
CostNone
Police CheckRequired
CategoriesGeneral Help (Animals) ; General Help (Developmental/Mental/Physical Disabilities ) ; Recreation/Leisure/Sports Program
Skills/ExperienceMust have good understanding of pet behaviour, recognize signs of stress in pet, an ability to manage pet kindly while interacting with clients.
Additional RequirementsDogs, cats and other domestic animals may qualify. There is a booklet available that details the entire evaluation process and the veterinary and equipment requirements.  
 
Evaluations are generally held every other month. Complete simple paperwork requirement including signing-in and completing a short online visit report after visit, as well as a willingness to communicate scheduling requirements and/or concerns to staff in a timely manner.
Agency Details
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Organization NameBrain Injury Services
Address & Map
225 King William St, Ste 508
Hamilton, ON L8R 1B1
Office Phone905-523-8852 ext 123
Fax905-523-8211
E-Mailadmissions@braininjuryservices.com
Websitewww.braininjuryservices.com