Child Life Assistant

2 months ago


Charlottesville, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
This is your opportunity to be a part of the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, functioning as a member of the Child Life Team. A Child Life Assistant works in tandem with a team of Child Life Specialists to normalize the hospital environment for pediatric patients and their families. This role reports to the Manager of Patient and Family Centered Care and Child Life Services.

Normalize the hospital environment and support developmental needs for pediatric patients and their families. Establish relationships with team members and families that reflect the key elements of family-centered care and the principles of the Child Life Department. Facilitate planned and impromptu play sessions. Encourage patient and family involvement in activities and playroom sessions. Provide developmentally appropriate items at bedside and provide one-on-one bedside play, as appropriate. Participate in planning and facilitating special events and managing in-kind donations. Assess inventory of supplies, restocks, and places orders on an as needed basis. Oversee cleaning of playrooms and all toys and equipment according to departmental policies and infection control standards at the UVA Health Children’s. Document participation in child life events according to departmental policy. Treat patients and families, team members, and medical staff employees with dignity and respect. Train and supervises volunteers. See that day to day administrative and operational duties within the Child Life Team are attended to. Meet training requirements on an annual basis. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $15.99 - $24.78 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate’s Degree in child development or related field.

Experience: Previous experience working with children required.

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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