Child Life Activity Assistant (Per Diem, Days)

Nicklaushealth; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) role in Miami, FL to assist department leaders and Child Life Specialists in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate recreational activities for patients.

The role supports volunteers, collaborates with nurses, and maintains a safe, organized Play Space environment. Requirements include an Associate's Degree and BLS within 90 days. Prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field required within 1 year of hire date
• American Heart Association BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Experience working with children is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee child life activities and monthly duties with leaders.
• Assist with special projects, donations, and events as required.
• Identify unit needs for bedside play using PEDS.
• Collaborate with nurses to accommodate patient needs (toys, crafts, Foundation).
• Develop a productive environment for volunteers; train, orient, motivate and support them.
• Incorporate volunteers into daily programming through delegation and feedback.
• Engage with patients at bedside, Play Spaces, or Outpatient areas; plan activities and communicate observations.
• Engage children in Play Space activities; maintain Play Space environment and stock shelves.
• Provide support and collaborate with Child Life Specialists.
• Perform other delegated duties such as copying, scanning, filing, faxing, restocking toy storage and prizes.

Skills

Experience with children

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development/Elementary Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

Provides support to the department leaders and Child Life Specialists. Assists in implementing Child Life services by planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate recreational activities. Assists with maintaining a safe and organized environment for the Child Life department.

Job Summary

Provides support to the department leaders and Child Life Specialists. Assists in implementing Child Life services by planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate recreational activities. Assists with maintaining a safe and organized environment for the Child Life department.

Job Specific Duties

• Assists the leaders with overseeing child life activities and monthly duties.
• Assists leaders with special projects, donations, and other special events as required.
• Uses PEDS to identify unit needs for bedside play.
• Collaborates with nurses/others to accommodate patient\'s needs (toy, crafts, and Foundation).
• Develops a productive work environment for volunteers; trains, orients, motivates, and supports volunteers.
• Incorporates volunteers into daily programming through delegating, valuing input, empowering, and providing feedback.
• Engages with patients at bedside, in the unit Play Spaces, or in Outpatient areas; plans and implements appropriate recreational activities and communicates observations to the team.
• Engages children in Play Space activities; maintains Play Space environment including cleaning equipment and stocking shelves/cabinets.
• Provides support and collaborates professionally with the Child Life Specialists.
• Performs all other delegated duties such as copying, scanning, filing, faxing, restocking toy storage and unit prizes.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate\'s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field required within 1 year of hire date
• American Heart Association BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to handle multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Abilities in prioritizing, successfully handling multiple concurrent tasks, strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and working in a team environment.
• Able to work independently and flexibly with minimal supervision.
• Able to represent the department/function in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Job:

Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department:

CHILD LIFE-2100-863000

Job Status:

Professional