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Under general supervision contributes to a positive hospital experience by providing psychosocial support for pediatric patients and their families to promote optimal cognitive emotional social and physical development of the patient and family during a hospital stay. Assess needs of children and their families taking into consideration each childs family culture and stage of development. Provide children and their families with a variety of developmental therapeutic and educational opportunities in order to minimize stress and anxiety and to provide support to patient/family during hospitalization or challenging events.
Responsibilities:
Bereavement Support:
o Provide ageappropriate emotional support and education in collaboration with the health care team for parents and families surrounding issues of endoflife care grief and loss; facilitate memorymaking activities relative to familys cultural and traditional practices.
o Effectively communicate observations assessments and recommendations for care to other members of healthcare team (through verbal and written channels); accurately documents care and services provided following established policies and procedures. Advocate for patient and family needs; and activate appropriate services/referrals. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. As assigned participates in quality improvement activities. Actively participates on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
Education and Advocacy:
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 350
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $22.94 $32.78 Hourly
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full Time