You’ll need
Certifications
✓CPR certification or BLS must be attained within 12 months from date of hire
Education
✓High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications
✓Able to champion national standards of care for the Geriatric population, specific to delirium prevention.
✓Ability to demonstrate commitment to the mission and vision of UMC Health System, upholding the Standards of Excellence.
✓Strong background knowledge of child growth and development
✓Ability to support family-centered care through communication and involvement of parents and other family members.
✓Possess the interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with patients, families, and staff.
✓Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
✓This position will interact closely with nursing staff, patients and their family members, and other department and hospital staff throughout the hospita
✓Physical Capabilities
✓Work may frequently require standing, walking, lifting, and transporting of supplies.
✓Work is of medium demand.
✓Speaking and hearing to converse with staff members, are required.
✓Adequate hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills are required.
✓Near visual acuity is required to work with charts and records.
+ 1 year prior experience working with children in group setting, preferably in healthcare setting preferred
About the role
Under the supervision of Manager/Director/Certified Child Life Specialist, the Child Life Assistant is responsible for supporting infants, children, youth, and families by providing developmentally appropriate activities including therapeutic play, preparation and education as directed /developed by professional Child Life staff.