What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Aide position at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital?
Position Summary
The aide works under the direct supervision of staff or director to assist in efficient operation of the department. The aide is responsible for cleaning of toys and equipment, playrooms, activity areas and treament spaces; maintenance of, and inventory of the department, monitoring for safety issues, processing donations, and patient-related activities as assigned by staff.
Shift
Rotating schedule with one Saturday and one Sunday every four weeks
Hours: 10 am -6:30 pm
Key Accountabilities
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
The aide works under the direct supervision of staff or director to assist in efficient operation of the department. The aide is responsible for cleaning of toys and equipment, playrooms, activity areas and treament spaces; maintenance of, and inventory of the department, monitoring for safety issues, processing donations, and patient-related activities as assigned by staff.
Shift
Rotating schedule with one Saturday and one Sunday every four weeks
Hours: 10 am -6:30 pm
Key Accountabilities
- Ensures a cleaned and organized clinical environment in accordance with infection control guidelines i.e. treatment areas, activity centers and playrooms
- Maintains play areas, activity rooms, and rehab spaces to create a safe, secure, and clean space for patients and families. Maintains inventory of equipment ensuring it is up to date and in working condition
- Assists with patient care needs during activity/sessions to support normalization and childhood: transports, sets up, breaks down, and cleans and organizes space
- Provides education and mentoring for students, interns, observers, volunteers and/or new staff to support their development
- Initiates problem solving process with appropriate personnel and demonstrates team relationships with coworkers at the assigned center to support a strong team environment
- Maintains storage areas by sorting and storing supplies to make materials available and accessible to patients and families
- Checks games, toys and equipment prior to returning them to shelves to ensure safety and usability of all materials.
- Accepts, sorts, distributes and maintains donations to ensure availability to patients and families as directed by staff and/or director
- A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, Certificate of Completion or equivalent achievement
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow processes related to infection prevention and safety
- Ability to read and write English
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.