What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Activity Specialist position at Arkansas Children's?
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Work Shift : Day Shift
Time Type : Full time
Department :
CC017220 Child Life & Education
Summary :
Full-Time MondayFriday 9 : 30am6 : 00pm
Meets the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families, in group and 1 : 1 situations, to reduce the stress and anxiety accompanying hospitalization and other health care needs.
Additional Information :
- Full-Time
- Monday-Friday 9 : 30am6 : 00pm
Required Education :
Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience
Recommended Education :
Bachelor's Degree
Required Work Experience :
Related Field - 2 years of experience
Recommended Work Experience :
Required Certifications :
Recommended Certifications :
Description
1. Gathers information from nursing report and consultation with medical staff and shares findings with Child Life staff to assess needs of patients and families.
2. Ensures patients and families receive appropriate developmental services with developmentally appropriate activities to assist patients and families with hospitalization in group setting and bedside including opportunities for medical and dramatic play and referrals.
3. Maintains safe activity room with appropriate materials and supplies to make it conducive to play with documented attendance and interventions.
4. Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and Interns to provide quality interactions with patients handling in-kind donations.
5. Provides positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude with customers and report suggestions for positive change.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
