J--Aquarium and Aviary Services

Recreation Therapy requires service to eight (8) existing aquariums and two (2) aviaries located throughout Coatesville VA Medical Center. Regular maintenance to include service to all aquariums and aviaries every other week is needed. Service to aquariums includes cleaning of tank, inspection of fixtures, maintaining appropriate chemical levels to sustain the tank, food to last until the next service visits, replacement fish if needed. It is necessary for the service to be available should emergencies arise that need attention. Service to aviaries include cleaning visit every other week, replacement lights, bedding, service to maintaining the health of the bird and fixtures. Service must be able to work around patients and appropriately interact with the patients who may be interested and ask questions. Must be able to maintain a tidy system when cleaning to avoid patient incident and understand the overall sensitivities needed in working in a health care facility.