What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant position at Voorhees Pediatric Facility?
Location : Voorhees, NJ
Department : Therapeutic Recreation / Child Life
POSITION SUMMARY :
Responsiblefor assisting in the design, planning, and implementation of recreation / playactivities in order to meet the needs of the pediatric residents. Activities include entertainment, inter-communication,exercise, relaxation, and opportunity to express creative talent and fulfillbasic psychological, social, and spiritual needs, which will be available toall residents barring restrictions and limitations. Encourages the further development of skillsthrough activities based on the child's current cognitive, motor, and sensorylevels with the consideration of the child's social, cultural, and religiousneeds. Activities can be provided in agroup or individual setting, in resident rooms, playroom, therapy room, oroutside. Facilitate activities bothwithin VPF and within the community to stimulate and promote resident interestand general well-being, and enhance developmental milestones. Functions as an integral member of the TR / CL Department and Interdisciplinary team.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
- Education / training / experience in child development,childcare, play, sensory / developmental stimulation; pediatric illness, disability,social, cultural, religious diversity / backgrounds
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, includingthe ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the healthcare team andfamilies
- Ability to function independently, and as a team member ofthe TR / CL Department Team and Interdisciplinaryteam
Hours Description : 40 hours / week, varying shifts available
Voorhees Pediatric Facility is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled
