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Children's Hospital Colorado Child Life Assistant in Aurora, Colorado
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Job ID88059
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
In collaboration with Child Life Specialists, Child Life Assistants provide support to patients in the hospital setting by evaluating and facilitating patient activity and events. These interventions occur at the bedside, during special events, and in the patient activity areas. The goal of the Child Life Assistant is to provide opportunities for play and to support the overall operational needs of the Child Life department.
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Department Name: Child Life Anschutz Job Status: 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits Shift: M-F 1130a-8p
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Two years of experience working with children Equivalency: An Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Provides developmental and recreational play opportunities for patients and families. Ensures activity rooms are available to patients and families during designated hours. Maintains required patient care documentation and reporting of play sessions. Assists Child Life Specialist in planning, conducting, and evaluating activities for patients and families. Assists with special events and departmental programming, helps with promoting events to patients and families, , assists patients with getting to events, or bedside visits. Helps with set up and clean-up of events. Provides training, instruction, and guidance to Patient Activity Volunteers Maintains clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate Child Life areas (activity rooms, etc.). Supports the supply process thorough ordering, receiving, organizing, and distri uting child life supplies (non-medical patient equipment, toys, activities, etc.). Partners with Association of Volunteers to assist with donations.
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