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CHILD LIFE AND THERAPEUTIC REC ASSISTANT - PER DIEM
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Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Largo, MD (In Person)
Full-Time
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CHILD LIFE AND THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSISTANT PER DIEM JOB SUMMARY
Assist and coordinate play, leisure and developmental activities for assigned patients and/or patient groups ranging in age 0 - 21 years.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to follow assigned treatment plan and to ensure interventions are appropriate to the developmental and /or chronological age of the patientsDemonstrates the ability to provide patients with activities consistent with their developmental level.Demonstrates the ability to provide appropriate orientation, direction and supervision of volunteers as assigned.
Summarizes group and individual patient behaviors in concise reports, and documents in the electronic medical record, as appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to provide siblings with appropriate interventions in Sibshops programs.
Initiates cleaning, restocking and/or maintenance of supplies and materials without specific directionDemonstrates the ability to supervise and interact appropriately with visiting groups, volunteers or donors.
Demonstrates a willingness to accept assignments.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage group and individual patient behaviors with special physical and psychosocial needs in a group or individual setting.
Reports patient behaviors to immediate supervisor verbally and in writing through departmental communication modalities.
When incidents arise, completes incident reports, and appropriately escalates chain-of-command.
Communicates regularly with patients, families and hospital staff.
Maintains adequate inventory of and maintenance of toy supplies and equipment within Rehabilitation Department areas.
Demonstrates and promotes excellence in customer service.
Directly assists Departmental staff with patient care activities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Educational Requirements Must have at least 12 college credits in child life, therapeutic recreation or related field. Licensure and Certification CPR (May be obtained within three months of employment). Work Orientation and Experience Required to have had at least 3 months or 120 hours of experience with children; ideally children with special needs or within a pediatric hospital setting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and members of the healthcare team.Able to bend, stoop and lift children of varying weight and sizes up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Respiratory Training (may be obtained within six months of hire).Behavior management and de-escalation training (may be obtained within three months of hire).Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations.