Child Life Activity Assistant (Per Diem/Pool, Day shift)
Miami, Florida
Employer: Nicklaus Children's Health System
Industry: Nursing- Support (Clinical)
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
- CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS required within 90 days of hire (existing employees will need to complete by 3/31/2023)
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.
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 26918
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Miami
ZIP: 33129
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