Child Activities Assistant PRN-Child Life Program

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The Child Activities Assistant will provide developmentally appropriate play, stimulation, and comfort to infants, children, and adolescents based on assessed individual and group needs.

The Child Activities Assistant will maintain a clean and safe play environment and will keep supplies and storage areas organized.

Responsibilities:

• Distributes toys, games, movies, and other activities to pediatric patients; interacts with patients in the playroom or at bedside at a developmentally appropriate level
• Cleans used/soiled toys daily according to policy; maintains a clean and safe environment in the playroom by checking toys and equipment for safe and proper functioning; records cleaning in daily logs
• Oversees use and maintenance of electronic gaming equipment in the playroom and patient rooms
• Organizes and maintains toys, supplies, and equipment in storage areas; distributes in-kind donations to patients as needed
• Documents activities and services provided within the patient’s electronic health record
• Delegates appropriate duties to volunteers as needed

3-5 years experience required, working with children

High School/ GED required

Associates Degree preferred in Psychology, Child Development, or other related field 

Skills/Qualifications

Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
CPR-BLS preferred

PRN