Child Life Zone Coordinator position at VCU Health.| United States Of America

_{More Than 30 Days Ago} bot

VCU Health Child Life Zone Coordinator

Experience: 12-years

Pattern: full-time

Country:

Copy Link Report

OND

Richmond, VA....United States Of America

Under the general supervision of the Child Life Supervisor, the Child Life Zone Coordinator works as part of the child life team to oversee daily operations and management of the Teammates for Kids Child Life Zone. The Zone Coordinator is responsible for the development, facilitation, and oversight of therapeutic programming, providing patients and their families with opportunities to participate in recreation, normalization activities, and medical play. The Child Life Zone Coordinator is also responsible for oversight of special events for the children’s tower, including those that take place in the Zone and those that extend Zone services to patients on the floor. Essential Job Statements Performance Expectations: Daily Operations and Zone Maintenance The Child Life Zone Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Zone ensuring it is open and functioning for patient and family use. Ensures Zone is properly stocked for daily operations. Works with child life supervisor to procure supplies in accordance with Zone budget and department resources. Requests for repairs through internal service response and Zone Network support as appropriate. Ensures that Child Life Zone remains in compliance with institutional infection control policy. Provides regular staffing of Zone on conjunction with other Zone staff and volunteers. Performance Expectation: Development and Implementation of Therapeutic Programming The Child Life Zone Coordinator facilitates programming to benefit patients and families in the Child Life Zone. Assess needs and interests related to programming for patients and siblings through internal and external resources. Develop, coordinate, and provide therapeutic programming in collaboration with child life team and other related disciplines (i.e. music therapy). Creation and distribution of daily, weekly, and monthly calendar of events to hospital staff. Documents patient and family interactions in medical record as appropriate. Performance Expectations: Staffing and Administrative Oversight of the Child Life Zone The Child Life Zone Coordinator ensures that the Zone is appropriately staffed and keeps statistics/documentation regarding its usage. Creates and maintains schedule of Zone coverage. Works with Child Life Scheduling committee to ensure employees schedules are appropriately inputted into API. Maintains productivity statistics of Zone use, prepares reports, and communicates data with both Child Life Supervisor and individuals related to Teammates for Kids Primary responsibility of onboarding, training, and oversight of daily operations within the child life zone. Performance Expectation: Special Events Assists child life team in organizing hospital and unit wide special events. Works with individuals in the child life team, volunteer services, and the Children’s Hospital Foundation to identify appropriate special events opportunities for patients and families. Coordinates with outside groups to ensure CHOR visitation, safety, and confidentiality policies are adhered to during special events, including hosting and monitoring visitors. Assists with facilitating special events in the Zone, Performance Space, and inpatient areas. Performance Expectation: Maintain relationships with Teammates For Kids Child Life Zone Network and advocates within the surrounding community Maintain regular communication with Child Life Zone Network including networking and education opportunities. Promote, advertise, and speak about child life zone services with patients, families, staff, and community members. Occasional travel to Zone Network events may be required with advance notice. Performance Expectation: Child Life Department Responsibility Assist child life team in providing holiday celebrations on units to promote normalization of the hospital environment. Assist child life team with the acquisition and distribution of donations. Participation in assigned committee work and departmental projects. Participates in continuing education and leadership trainings. Grant writing and other proposal work as appropriate for position. Performance Expectation: Miscellaneous Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and the assigned areas. Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously. Independent action(s) required : Independent management of day-to-day interactions with patients and families and facilitation of Zone activities. Independent management of Zone supplies and playroom (with input from child life supervisor). Proactively support the child life department and child life specialists as needed, with or without direct instruction. Additional position requirements : Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required with advance notice. Age Specific groups served: All patients admitted to a pediatric service, with services also provided to their families. Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years). Geriatrics (65 years and older) Employment Qualifications Required Education: Bachelors degree in Child Development, Early Childhood/elementary education, or a related field of study. Preferred Education: Child Life Masters Degree Licensing/ Certification Licensure/Certification Required: Achieve CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience MINIMUM: One year of experience (paid or volunteer) with children in a group setting. Previous experience with therapeutic use of play materials/activities. Previous experience with volunteer supervision and management. One year of experience with children in a heath care setting or with complex medical/developmental needs. PREFERRED: At least two years experience with children in a hospitalized or healthcare setting. Documented experience with event planning and program development. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, patient/family relations to hospitalization and coping skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to problem solve, be creative, take initiative and work independently. Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone. Physical Requirements Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) Stoop, Kneel, Squat Balance Bending Work Position Sitting Walking Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near Hazards Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Mental/Sensory – Emotional Mental / Sensory Strong Recall Reasoning Problem Solving Hearing Speak Clearly Write Legibly Reading Logical Thinking Other Emotional Fast pace environment Steady Pace Able to Handle Multiple Priorities Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions Noisy Environment Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

Other Ai Matches

Endoscopy Technician - Downtown - Days Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Registered Nurse (RN) - New Kent Emergency Department - Rotating Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Nurse Clinician (RN) - Palliative Care Unit - Days Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology - Days Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgery Trauma - Rotating Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - CHoR Pediatric Operating Room - Weekend Incentive Program - Days/Evenings Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Real Estate Planning Project Manager, Senior - Facilities Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Senior - Facilities related tasks

Multi-Modality Tech I - Children's Hospital of Richmond - Days Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Sr. Sterile Processing Tech Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Associate Administrator, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Gastroenterology and Hepatology related tasks

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN - Weekends Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Valet Attendant Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN- Orthopedic Clinic- Days Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Healthcare Construction Project Manager, Sr. Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Sr. related tasks

Clinical Operations Administrator -- Dermatology Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Registered Nurse - CIC Command Center – Part-time, Rotating Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Rotating related tasks

Burn Performance Improvement Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Registered Nurse (RN) - CIC Command Center – Nights Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Medicine - Rotating Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Patient Access Representative Senior - Short Pump Pavilion - Rotating Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Registered Nurse (RN) - Comprehensive Liver Care ICU - Rotating Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Respiratory Equipment Tech - PRN Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Mental Health Intake Coordinator - VA Treatment Center for Children - Days Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks

Child Life Zone Coordinator job opportunity at VCU Health.

Saved Jobs

No Job Saved

Other Ai Matches