Child Life Assistant

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist or Recreational Therapist, plans and implements diversional recreation services to assist with alleviating the effects of hospitalization and/or improve quality of life. Maintains program areas and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid Driver s License
• Previous work experience with children with special needs or previous experience with children
• Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions
• Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and judgment in performance of duties

Preferred:

• Higher Education
• Experience working with challenging behaviors

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Time (40 hours/week)
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental and diagnosis and is able to apply it in daily practice
• Cleans departmental equipment and organizes closets as designated in the competency expectations, following established timelines, taking initiative to organize and clean other areas when needed
• Monitors and maintains inventory of general supplies and equipment as designated in competency expectations, ordering supplies in an accurate timely manner
• Assists department staff in planning and implementation of therapy groups, special events and community trips
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and staff
• Orients and supervises assigned volunteers and community groups according to hospital policy
• Ability to assess and evaluate overall patient level of functioning to determine appropriate activities and adaptations
• Performs other duties as assigned based on need of department
• Maintains a safe environment for patient care activities
• In LTC programs, completes required documentation on day of service
• Implements diversional recreation activities/opportunities for a variety of ages and abilities
• Direct contact with patients, families, other therapists, nursing staff and volunteers

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.