CHILD LIFE THERAPY ASSISTANT

2 weeks ago

WI United States UW Health Full time
Job Description

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE day shift position. Shifts are scheduled Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:00PM, occasional weekends as requested. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin

We are seeking a Child Life Therapist Assistant to:
  • Plan, conduct and evaluate spontaneous and formal activities for the playroom and at bedside to support developmental age appropriate activities.
  • Provide one on one interaction with the patients in collaboration with a child life specialist.
  • Deliver developmentally age appropriate activities to engage patients during play and interactions and share significant information with child life specialists and other healthcare professionals when appropriate both in the chart and verbally.
  • Supports child life specialists in attaining goals and objectives for individual children and families contacting child life specialists to handle situations beyond their training.

At UW Health, you will have:
  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum - High school Diploma or equivalent

Preferred - One (1) year college coursework related to this field or associate degree from a community college.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Two (2) years of previous experience working with children in the healthcare setting or children in individual and group settings.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - CPR certification or attain certification within 3 months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet®-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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