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Shriners Children's

Child Life Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$39.62/hr

Child Life Specialist minimize anxiety and aids children and adolescents in coping with the ... Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting ...

Shriners Children's Hospital

Job Summary The Child Life Specialist provides developmentally appropriate interventions to reduce ... Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting ...

Shrinerschildrens

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting ... Child Life Certificate, or proof of eligibility * CPR Preferred Qualifications * Master's Degree

Shriners Children's

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting ... Child Life Certificate, or proof of eligibility * CPR Preferred Qualifications * Master's Degree

Shrinerschildrens

Child Life Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$39.62/hr

Child Life Specialist minimize anxiety and aids children and adolescents in coping with the ... Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting ...

Imh

Child Life Assistant PRN

Lehi, UT · On-site

$21.02 - $29.72/hr

Under the direction of a child life specialist, the child life assistant provides activities in a play setting that reduces patient and family distress, increases effective patient and family coping ...

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Child Life Activity Assistant (Per Diem, Days)

Miami, FL • On-site

Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Re-posted 14 days ago

Nicklaus Children's Hospital rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

226th of 1,066 rated hospitals

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Provides support to the department leaders and Child Life Specialists. Assists in implementing Child Life services by planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate recreational activities. Assists with maintaining a safe and organized environment for the Child Life department.

Job Specific Duties

  • Assists the leaders with overseeing child life activities and monthly duties.
  • Assists leaders with special projects, donations, and other special events as required.
  • Uses PEDS to identify unit needs for bedside play.
  • Collaborates with nurses/others to accommodate patient's needs (toy, crafts, and Foundation).
  • Develops a productive work environment for volunteers; trains, orients, motivates, and supports volunteers.
  • Incorporates volunteers into daily programming through delegating, valuing input, empowering, and providing feedback.
  • Engages with patients at bedside, in the unit Play Spaces, or in Outpatient areas; plans and implements appropriate recreational activities and communicates observations to the team.
  • Engages children in Play Space activities; maintains Play Space environment including cleaning equipment and stocking shelves/cabinets.
  • Provides support and collaborates professionally with the Child Life Specialists.
  • Performs all other delegated duties such as copying, scanning, filing, faxing, restocking toy storage and unit prizes.
Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field required within 1 year of hire date  
  • American Heart Association BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience working with children is preferred.
  • Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  • Able to handle multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Abilities in prioritizing, successfully handling multiple concurrent tasks, strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and working in a team environment.
  • Able to work independently and flexibly with minimal supervision.
  • Able to represent the department/function in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
     

Job:
Nursing- Support (Clinical)
Department:
CHILD LIFE-2100-863000
Job Status:
Professional

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