Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant

Location: Voorhees, NJ

Department: Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life

Why Work for Us: Voorhees Pediatric Facility is a Nationally recognized Pediatric Specialty Care center for Medically Fragile Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. Our Mission is to advance the full life potential of medically fragile children by providing excellent holistic care in a supportive environment. Our facility offers 119 in-patient beds and the largest freestanding pediatric ventilator program in the country. Additionally, VPF has expanded to include The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric Facility, Voorhees Pediatric Facility Medical Daycare, and Voorhees Pediatric Rehabilitation Services. VPF continues to be recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, and in 2013 VPF received the highest accreditation awarded by The Joint Commission.

Mission: Advance the full life potential of medically fragile children through holistic care in a supportive environment.

As a Recreation Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the design, planning, and implementation of recreation/play activities in order to meet the needs of the pediatric residents.
• Participating in activities with residents that include entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunity to express creative talent and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
• Encouraging the further development of skills through activities based on the child's current cognitive, motor, and sensory levels with the consideration of the child's social, cultural, and religious needs.
• Assisting in activities can be provided in a group or individual setting, in resident rooms, playroom, therapy room, or outside.
• Facilitating activities both within VPF and within the community to stimulate and promote resident interest and general well-being, and enhance developmental milestones.
• Functioning as an integral member of the TR/CL Department and Interdisciplinary team.

Schedule:

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Friday-Sunday 8:30am-6:30pm and Monday 9:00am-7:00 pm

Compensation: $16.00/hr.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
• Education/training/experience in child development, childcare, play, sensory/developmental stimulation; pediatric illness, disability, social, cultural, religious diversity/backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the healthcare team and families
• Ability to function independently, and as a team member of the TR/CL Department Team and Interdisciplinary team

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Medical "Opt-out" Stipend
• 401(K) retirement program with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program

We invite you to join our dynamic team of pediatric professionals to make a difference in our community and grow in your field with the support and tools of one of the region's top children's organizations!