Dayton Children's Hospital

Facility Dog Handler - Full Time - 1st Shift

📍 Location
Dayton, OH
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 15, 2026
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Job Description

Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Child Life ServicesSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The facility dog handler will utilize the facility dog as a tool to provide goal oriented therapeutic interventions for patients undergoing treatment at Dayton Children’s. The handler will provide therapeutic interventions within their clinical scope that will address the emotional, behavioral, receptive/expressive, cognitive and physical needs of patients. On behalf of Dayton Children’s, the handler is responsible for the daily care and control of the facility dog, which may include, but is not limited to maintaining a safe/clean work/rest environment, feeding/weight management, veterinary care, grooming/cleanliness, and ongoing teaching/training.

Under the direct supervision of the Child Life Manager, the Facility Dog Handler will be responsible for providing goal oriented therapeutic interventions and collaborating with other members of the health care team. They will...

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