Child Life Assistant- Part Time
Child Life Assistant- Part Time
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$ 16 - 25
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours Varied Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16Salary Range: $16.00 $25.50Union Position:
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Will serve the peds inpatient unit rotating every third weekend and holiday.Summary
Plans and assists in the delivery of developmentally appropriate play activities expressive arts and special events for pediatric patients and their families within the health care setting both at the bedside and in playroom settings.Job Description
Schedules organizes and facilitates special events that engage a variety of ages interests and abilities. Serves as an advocate for the child when collaborating with the healthcare team. Utilizes knowledge of basic child development family systems and the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children to establish appropriate interventions to alleviate distress. Promotes familycentered care and facilitates the strengthening of positive coping and resiliency skills within the healthcare setting. Provides ongoing assessment of interventions used. Effectively orients trains and supervises volunteers. Possesses basic knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures. Understands special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions the use of play activities in a health care environment along with some familiarity with the body of research regarding children in health care settings.Qualifications
Two years postsecondary education with emphasis on Child Development or related field required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
