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• Supports developmental, recreational, and social needs of patients and family members through providing emotional support and appropriate play/activities
• Recognizes the developmental level of patients and/or siblings of all ages (infants through adolescents)
• Prioritizes patient developmental, educational, recreational and/or social needs through assessment, verbal consults, or daily report
• Facilitates group and one-on-one patient/sibling play based on developmental level to support learning, mastery, control, and normalization
• Identifies and delivers developmentally appropriate toys/activities to patients at the bedside
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services (e.g. child life specialists, art therapists, music therapists, hospital school program, etc.)
• Provides and documents interventions supporting identified needs and Plan of Care goals
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions, communicating observations and pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members
• Posts regular schedule of unit playroom program activities
• Provides a clean, safe, and welcoming playroom environment, as well as maintains age-appropriate supplies in compliance with safety and infection control policies
• Partners with child life specialist(s) to design and equip a play environment that caters to a range of ages and safely meets patient/family needs
• Introduces self and role to family members, acclimating family members to the playroom guidelines and contents
• Organizes playroom environment to promote use, normalization, comfort, and safety
• Adheres to infection control policies relative to toy cleaning, toy lending, and playroom attendance
• Identifies potential safety hazards, problem solves, implements solutions, and reports safety concerns
• Safely assists patients to and from playroom, including those with medical equipment
• Assists in managing and maintaining inventory and storage of unit supplies
• Enforces and abides by Hospital policy regarding playroom use and access during Limited Visitation
• Supervises and trains volunteers to compliment playroom and bedside activities
• Supervises, coordinates, and supports assigned volunteers on an ongoing basis to ensure interactions with patients, families, and staff are appropriate and safety standards are maintained
• In collaboration with child life specialist, assigns volunteers to patients based on assessment and play/activity needs
• Supports volunteer involvement in assigned activity areas by providing guidance in building relationship with patients and encouraging participation in planned activities
• Assists in the facilitation and promotion of special events and closed circuit TV programming
• Supports Patient Media & Events Associate in the planning, set-up, and tear down of patient entertainment, holiday activities and other events
• Promotes patient involvement in specialist events/visits
• Provides assistance and direction to community/entertainment groups and visitors to support them in their interactions with children, families, and staff
• Follows hospital and department procedures, participates in departmental responsibilities, and maintains effective interdepartmental relations
• Completes all required training by established deadlines
• Participates and contributes to team projects, department committees and/or taskforces
• Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives, including maintaining data as requested

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Associate's Degree child development, early childhood education or related field Preferred

• At least two (2) years professional experience working with children Preferred

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and current experience of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, interest, and skill in providing optimum care to patients and family members.
• Flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Possesses an independent work initiative and organizational ability.
• Ability to plan and facilitate individual and group play and recreational activities. Ability to supervise group interactions.
• Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others.