Child Life Activity Assistant (Per Diem, Days)

Child Life Activity Assistant (Per Diem, Days)

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
• American Heart Association BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

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.

Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical) Primary Location: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus Department: CHILD LIFE-2100-863000 Shift: Days Job Status: Pool