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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500430 Child Life-Peds Nursing/SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URC 202 H

Compensation Range:

$17.00 - $22.10

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Child Life Specialist (CLS), assists with the delivery of therapeutic activities/interventions to pediatric patients and their families in order for the patients and their families to maintain a healthy attitude towards illness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Assists in planning and implementing activities for pediatric patients and families, including set-up and clean-up of activities.

+ Assists Child Life Specialist (CLS) in gathering and transporting children to planned activities.

+ Participates in individual and group sessions.

+ Assists CLS during therapeutic play interventions with patients in individual and group sessions.

+ Assists in caring for the needs of off-service pediatric patients by providing activities for and visiting with the patient.

+ Aids in assessing the needs of patients through collaboration with other health care personnel.

+ Reports interactions with and observations of patients and families to CLS.

+ Assists with the general maintenance of toys, equipment, play and storage areas and with the evaluation and purchasing of program materials.

+ Provides a clean, well-stocked and well-organized safe playroom environment.

+ Provides clerical assistance by copying, filing, and maintaining department equipment.

+ Ensures equipment is in working order.

+ Completes work related tasks as assigned by the CLS.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ High School diploma and experience in working with children and/or adolescents required

+ Two years post high school education preferred

+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.