Patient Care Asst-Child Life - 12u college child dev/humanities

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant-Child Life provides age-specific (neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, young adult) and developmentally appropriate therapeutic patient activities, such as games and toys, both in the activity room and at the bedside. This role involves creating and fostering a comfortable and safe therapeutic environment for hospitalized children in the activity room. The assistant performs duties within their scope of practice, adhering to established policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines, and meets all identified qualifications and competencies. They are expected to utilize strong interpersonal skills to ensure excellent customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism, and to contribute to a cooperative and caring work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum twelve (12) college units in child/human development
• Minimum one-year experience in child development or education center
• Able to read
• Able to write legibly
• Able to speak in English with professional quality
• Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following policies
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Able to teach and collaborate
• Able to accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Able to think critically
• Able to perform basic math functions
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively
• Able to organize and prioritize workload
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to problem solve
• Able to recall information with accuracy
• Able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Hospital child life experience

Responsibilities

• Provides age-specific and developmentally appropriate therapeutic patient activities (e.g., games, toys) in the activity room and at the bedside
• Creates and fosters a comfortable and safe therapeutic environment for hospitalized children in the activity room
• Performs duties within scope of practice and follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines
• Meets qualifications and competencies as identified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism
• Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees