What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Lifeguard - Seasonal position at UHS?
Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a unique acute care, inpatient specialty hospital with 110 licensed beds, including Med Surg. and Residential Treatment Center; staffed by the finest physicians and treatment teams. We treat patients, ages 2-22 who have chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders with co-behavioral issues.
Cumberland is a beautifully designed hospital:
- Staffed with excellent physicians and over 275 devoted employees, all dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients!
- Surrounded by 100 spacious acres of sprawling countryside, rolling hills, waterways and wildlife;
- Year-round, accredited school system for our patients;
- Therapy animals that provide daily interaction with our patients, including rabbits, dogs and goats;
- Enjoyable patient activities include a swimming pool, exercise room, music, art and playgrounds;
- Peaceful environment where patients flourish as their minds and bodies heal while treated with the utmost care.
- Conveniently located in eastern Virginia; we enjoy all 4 seasons, local beaches, fishing, water sports, golfing, hiking, sporting events, museums, regional festivals, historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, Richmond and less than 3 hour's drive to Shenandoah or Washington, DC.
At Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, we're always learning, growing, and focused on our effort to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to our patients. If you are interested in a career dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve, then Cumberland is the place for you! Come join our team!
Qualifications
As part of the Recreation Therapy team, the Lifeguard position:
- Provides continuous patient care monitoring, supervision, interaction of patients while participating in swimming activities, intervening as needed.
- Ensures the safety and cleanliness of the pool and pool area, reporting any safety concerns to the nursing supervisor
- Performs well under stress and emergency situations
- Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Requires excellent communication and observation skills
- Certification is required
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