Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (PRN-flexible hours)

Were excited to add a PRN Inpatient Pediatric Recreation Therapy Assistantto our team! In this role youll support child development through fun meaningful one-on-one and group activities within our inpatient programs. From helping kids experience special moments likeprom trick-or-treating graduation and talent showsto joining them oncommunity outingslike fishing trips park adventures and even visits to theIowa State Fairyoull help create memories that last a lifetime.

Schedule

• Can offer 25-30 hours/week this summer
• Monday- Friday daytime hours weekend and evening outings optional

What Youll Do

• Care:Implement developmentally appropriate individual and group activities according to the care plans recreational therapist and Child Life Specialist. Provide positive and developmentally appropriate interaction treating all children/young adults with dignity and respect. Assist with planning and implementing special events holidays birthday and outings.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records according to ChildServe policy.
• Communication:Communicate with all children/young adults team members and families in a courteous and professional manner. Communicate with Recreational Therapist and Child Life Specialist closely regarding activities provided.
• Collaboratewith the interdisciplinary team regarding the child/young adults activities and schedule in order to provide the optimal level of support.
• Environment: Provide and maintain a therapeutic environment for care and treatment. Clean toys equipment and play areas according to infection control procedures. Reports environmental problems to appropriate staff.

What Youll Need

• Preferred: One year of college education in early childhood or child development.
• Preferred: Associates in one of these areas.
• Preferred: Minimum of one year of experience serving children or adults with disabilities.
• Lift up to 35lbs be mobile within the clinic areas and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding in writing and verbally.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServeis a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospital offering a variety of services and programs to meet each childs unique needs.
• ChildServesfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care pediatric rehabilitation autism and behavioral health and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their childs needs in one location.
• Established in 1928 ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServeis committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodationsto applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process please emailemailprotected.ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.