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.