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Short Description
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
1.Distributes toys, games, movies, and other activities to pediatric patients; interacts with patients in the playroom or at bedside at a developmentally appropriate level
2.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
3.Oversees use and maintenance of electronic gaming equipment in the playroom and patient rooms
4.Organizes and maintains toys, supplies, and equipment in storage areas; distributes in-kind donations to patients as needed
5.Documents activities and services provided within the patient’s electronic health record
6.Delegates appropriate duties to volunteers as needed
Experience Required
3-5 years experience working with children
Education Requirements
HS diploma/GED required, Associated degree preferred in Psychology, Child Development, or other related field
License/Certification Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
CPR-BLS preferred
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworker
Special Requirements
full time, 36 hours a week