Child Life Assistant-Mount Sinai Hospital
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The incumbent assists the Child Life Specialist in organizing and implementing recreational activities for pediatric patients to meet their developmental needs.
Responsibilities
- Obtains census report from Nursing and coordinates different age groups activities as appropriate.
- Organizes the activity room with age appropriate toys/ equipment and provides group activities under the supervision of the Child Life Specialist.
- Assists in coordinating special programs for patients such as pet therapy meditation close-circuit television knitting parties and other special events/services.
- Maintains activity rooms in a clean neat and orderly manner.
- Assures all toys/equipment are utilized in a proper and safe manner; broken or faulty toys are reported immediately to the appropriate party.
- Assists the Child Life Specialist in requesting and maintaining toys/ equipment in the activity rooms.
- Promotes a children friendly environment on unit.
- Follows infection control policies and procedures relative to toys/ equipment cleaning and lending.
- Provides emotional support for families/caregivers and provides developmental support for children.
- Provides guidance to volunteers in the activity rooms as needed.
- Observes childrens behavior and communicates any pertinent information to the supervising Child Life Specialist.
- Assists in determining whether the needs of individual children should be attended to by medical professionals.
- Hands out materials to patients per policy.
- Attends Child Life meetings as required.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Child Development or a related field.
Bachelors Degree in Child Life Therapeutic Recreation and Child Development Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
3 months experience minimum in working with special needs children and their families.
Key Skills
- Environmental Safety
- J2se
- ABAP
- Flexcube
- Health And Safety Management
- BI
About Company
Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled ... View more
