Child Life Assistant
- Requisition ID
- 185389
- Department
- 200179 Pediatric Intensive Care T5
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Varies
- Category
- Professionals
Position Purpose
This position assists in implementing Child Life services under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist. The Child Life Assistant assists in providing diversional activities that meet the developmental and social needs of the pediatric patient.
Nature and Scope
1. Coordinates with Child Life Specialist to plan and implement age appropriate activities.
2. Provides a safe therapeutic play environment for the pediatric patient.
3. Cleans and sanitizes toys and equipment to ensure ongoing safety of patients and others.
4. Provides recommendations regarding acquisition and/or replacement of play equipment and toys.
5. Maintains playroom, teen room, and other areas of Children’s Hospital, to include cleaning, organizing, stocking, and equipment checks.
6. Supervision of children’s playrooms.
7. Plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates therapeutic play activities under the direction of assigned Child Life Specialist.
8. Assists in the planning and organization of various Holidays, celebrations, and special events.
9. Plans and assists in coordinating a variety of special projects and events, under the direction of assigned Child Life Specialist.
10. Facilitate community group visits, tours, and other activities as needed.
11. Coordinates with Child Life Specialist regarding observation of specific patients in playroom/teen room and/or at the bedside. Communicates these observations, as well as other pertinent observations, to Child Life Specialist.
12. Trains, orients, supervises, motivates and supports volunteers. Delegates duties to volunteers during and after assigned shift.
13. Provides information regarding patient and family needs to volunteers.
14. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
This position does provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related may substitute for preferred experience. |
Experience: | Experience working with children and/or in a healthcare setting preferred |
License(s): | None |
Certification(s): | None |
Computer / Typing: | Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.