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Patient Activity Specialist

$33.9k - $42.22k
Full-time

Arkansas Children's Hospital

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017220 Child Life, Education, and Creative Arts

Summary:

Full Time

Salary:

Most new hires start between $16.30-$20.30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Meets the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families, in group and 1:1 situations, to reduce the stress and anxiety accompanying hospitalization and other health care needs.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Associate's Degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Gathers information from nursing report and consultation with medical staff and shares findings with Child Life staff to assess needs of patients and families.

2. Ensures patients and families receive appropriate developmental services with developmentally appropriate activities to assist patients and families with hospitalization in group setting and bedside including opportunities for medical and dramatic play and referrals.

3. Maintains safe activity room with appropriate materials and supplies to make it conducive to play with documented attendance and interventions.

4. Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and Interns to provide quality interactions with patients handling in-kind donations.

5. Provides positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude with customers and report suggestions for positive change.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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