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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Assists with supervision and maintenance of playrooms and teen rooms.
Provide activities and play opportunities for patients.
Assists with special events and supervises Child Life volunteers.
Provides general support in daily tasks of Child Life Department.
Is able to provide Child Life services in all areas covered by the Child Life Department.
Operates within the Hospital, Mission, Vision and Values.
AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCE:
• Exercising appropriate age-specific communication skills when interacting with customers, patients, and families.
• Exercising appropriate age-specific safety practices when interacting with customers, patients, and families.
• Considers developmental age in approach to child.
• Implements safety measures that are appropriate to developmental age.
• Uses age appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Communicates appropriately with each developmental age group and their family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains Child Life activity areas, providing a therapeutic and safe environment.
• Functions as a member of the healthcare team.
• Documents Child Life activities in the patient chart.
• Communicates observations and information to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in volunteer orientations.
• Supervises volunteers assigned to the Child life Department.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Attends hospital and department meetings as required.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients and families.
• Assists with planning, coordinating, and facilitating special events.
• Provides play opportunities, activities, and developmental stimulation for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in education, child development, or related field is preferred.
Knowledge of child development and experience working with children is preferred.
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