Pediatric Activity Coordinator - PRN (Evenings/Weekends)

Children's National Hospital; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital, located in Washington, DC, seeks an Activity Coordinator (PRN) to provide therapeutic and diversionary play for pediatric patients and siblings, aiming to normalize the hospital environment and support family-centered care.

The role requires excellent communication, group management, and organizational skills, with collaboration among Child Life Specialists, nursing, and medical staff. Evening/weekend shifts and a strong team approach are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in child development or related field required.
• 1 year related experience working with children or two years of college education in child development or related field required.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, high level of interpersonal communication skills, effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Introduces patient programming and supportive services to patients, parents, and siblings.
• Plans, facilitates and supervises group and spontaneous play opportunities for assigned patient care area(s).
• Encourages socialization and peer interaction between patients and families by organizing a monthly calendar of scheduled activities for play spaces.
• Supervise and/or monitor play activities for assigned patient care area(s).
• Maintains play space as a safe, welcoming and supportive environment by ensuring medical procedures/consults/meetings occur outside of area.

Skills

Communication skills

Group management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Diversity experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Child Development or related field

Job description

Children's National Hospital, located in Washington, DC, seeks an Activity Coordinator (PRN) to provide therapeutic and diversionary play for pediatric patients and siblings, aiming to normalize the hospital environment and support family-centered care.

The role requires excellent communication, group management, and organizational skills, with collaboration among Child Life Specialists, nursing, and medical staff. Evening/weekend shifts and a strong team approach are expected.