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UK HealthCare · 1 day ago

Child Life Patient Activity Asst/UKHC

Greater Lexington Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$16.20/hr - $24.82/hr

1+ years exp

UK HealthCare is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services, and they are seeking a Patient Activity Assistant. This role is responsible for assisting the Child Life Specialist in planning and providing developmentally appropriate activities for patients, supporting their emotional and play needs.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Assisting the Child Life Specialist with planning and providing developmentally and psychosocial appropriate stimulation and activities for patients in the playroom and at bedside

Supporting the developmental, emotional, and play needs of infants, children, youth, and families

Qualification

Child developmentInterpersonal skillsOrganization abilitiesTeamworkEffective communication

Required

1 yr

None

Able to lift 25 lbs without assistance, walk long distances and communicate effectively with parents and children

Ability and willingness to interact positively with patients, family members; including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease process

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Ability to function effectively under stress of conflicting demands and during tense and emotional situations

Must be able to set priorities and possess good organization abilities

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, with patients, families, medical staff, community groups, and donors