What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Assistant position at UF Health Shands Hospital?
Job Opening Summary
Assists in implementing child life services by planning, organizing and facilitating playroom and bedside activities for pediatric patients and their families. Maintains a safe and organized environment; orients and supervises volunteers; and assists with special events, in-kind donations and community visitors.
Job Opening Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma and core college coursework in child development, early childhood/elementary education or a related field. Associate's degree preferred.
- One year (full-time equivalent) of childcare or teaching experience with children in a group setting.
- Paid or volunteer experience with children in a health care setting preferred.
- Child development knowledge and skills (infants through adolescents), group supervision skills, play and recreational activity planning and facilitation skills, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Shift hours: Days, Variable, Monday-Sunday
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