Become a Trained Aide

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Attention 101 Graduates

If you do not have a therapy animal, or if you are waiting



for your animal to undergo evaluation testing, become a Trained Aide.

Be a Part of a Team to Enrich and Enjoy a Visit

You are now qualified to become a Trained Aide. The Trained Aide's function is to enhance the visit by making everyone comfortable and keeping the visit safe. The Trained Aide and Pet Therapy Team work as a unit. If you would like to work with a team as a Trained Aide, please apply in Step 2 of the 9 Step Process. This would be a wonderful experience for those who do not have a therapy pet, yet want to participate in visiting.

WAGS Trained Aide Role

Key responsibilities

  • help teams by offering to carry a handler’s bag
  • hand out trading cards and stickers
  • offer hand sanitizer when necessary
  • may check at the nurse’s station to see if patients would like a visit
  • may knock on patient doors to announce a pet therapy visitor
  • may offer to close the door when leaving a patient or residents room
  • when appropriate, assist in moving chairs and trays (with permission) and then return them to their original position
  • help with conversations
  • hand out promotional materials at special events & help to answer questions


Requirements

  • attend Orientation Class
  • join w.a.g.s. by paying the membership fee
  • attend 101 Class
  • be knowledgeable about our policies and procedures for visitation
  • fill out the TA form on our website
  • enjoy talking and engaging with others



Trained Aide Badges
If you are a trained aid and would like a badge, please contact Shannon Wells at badge@kywags.org