Recreation Assistant, Part Time

Voorhees Pediatric Facility; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401(K) retirement program with company

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short/Long Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Voorhees Pediatric Facility is seeking a Recreation Assistant to design, plan and deliver activities for pediatric residents. You will join a multidisciplinary team in a therapeutic recreation/child life setting, delivering engaging programs that support physical, cognitive and social development.

Responsibilities include leading activities with children, coordinating group and individual sessions, and promoting holistic well-being within the hospital environment and the local community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Education/training/experience in child development, childcare, play, sensory/developmental stimulation; pediatric illness, disability, social, cultural, religious diversity/backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating with healthcare teams and families.
• Ability to function independently and as part of the TR/CL Department Interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of recreation/play activities for pediatric residents.
• Participate in activities with residents including entertainment, interaction, exercise, and expression of creativity.
• Encourage skill development based on the child’s cognitive, motor, and sensory levels while respecting cultural and religious needs.
• Assist in activities in groups or individually in various settings (rooms, playroom, therapy room, outside).
• Facilitate activities within VPF and in the community to promote well-being and developmental milestones.
• Act as an integral member of the TR/CL Department and Interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Job description

Location: Voorhees, NJ

Department: Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life

Why Work for Us:

Voorhees Pediatric Facility is a Nationally recognized Pediatric Specialty Care center for Medically Fragile Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. Our Mission is to advance the full life potential of medically fragile children by providing excellent holistic care in a supportive environment. Our facility offers 119 in-patient beds and the largest freestanding pediatric ventilator program in the country. Additionally, VPF has expanded to include The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric Facility, Voorhees Pediatric Facility Medical Daycare, and Voorhees Pediatric Rehabilitation Services. VPF continues to be recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, and in 2013 VPF received the highest accreditation awarded by The Joint Commission.

Mission:

Advance the full life potential of medically fragile children through holistic care in a supportive environment.

As a Recreation Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the design, planning, and implementation of recreation/playactivities in order to meet the needs of the pediatric residents.
• Participating in activities with residents that include entertainment, inter-communication,exercise, relaxation, and opportunity to express creative talent and fulfillbasic psychological, social, and spiritual needs,.
• Encouraging the further development of skillsthrough activities based on the child’s current cognitive, motor, and sensorylevels with the consideration of the child’s social, cultural, and religiousneeds.
• Assisting in activities can be provided in agroup or individual setting, in resident rooms, playroom, therapy room, oroutside.
• Facilitate activities bothwithin VPF and within the community to stimulate and promote resident interestand general well-being, and enhance developmental milestones.
• Functioning as an integral member of the TR/CL Department and Interdisciplinary team.

SCHEDULE:

• Part Time
• 24 hours per week
• Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 10:30-6:30

COMPENSATION:

$16.00/ hr.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Education/training/experience in child development,childcare, play, sensory/developmental stimulation; pediatric illness, disability,social, cultural, religious diversity/backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, includingthe ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the healthcare team andfamilies
• Ability to function independently, and as a team member ofthe TR/CL Department Team and Interdisciplinaryteam

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Medical “Opt‑out” Stipend
• 401(K) retirement program with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program

We invite you to join our dynamic team of pediatric professionals to make a difference in our community and grow in your field with the support and tools of one of the region’s top children’s organizations!

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