CHILD LIFE AND THERAPEUTIC REC ASSISTANT

CHILD LIFE AND THERAPEUTIC REC ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in 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 patients.
• Demonstrates 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
• Demonstrates the ability to provide siblings with appropriate interventions in Sibshops programs
• Initiates cleaning, restocking and/or maintenance of supplies and materials without specific direction
• Demonstrates the ability to supervise and interact appropriately with visiting groups or donors
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept assignments
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage group and individual patient behaviors
• Reports patient behaviors to immediate supervisor verbally and in writing through departmental communication modalities.
• 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.

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 effectively manage children with special physical and psychosocial needs in a group or individual setting.
• 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).
• Handle with Care behavior training
• Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations.

Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area

CPR (May be obtained within three months of employment)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received

Department of Rehabilitation Director, Manager, Senior Therapists

Supervision Exercised

Supervises volunteers.

As assigned, assists in the orientation and supervision of interns or students.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other care team members and hospital staff.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

Operates patient care equipment specific to the age, condition and location of the patient such as adaptive equipment, feeding tubes and pumps, oxygen administration equipment and respiratory care equipment.

Operates electrical games and computers.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

Limited or moderate risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol. Subjected to irregular hours and occasional stress due to emergency situations or multiple demands.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.  

Revised:

12/4/19

03/02/2023