Child Life Aide- Environmental Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The aide works under the direct supervision of staff or director to assist in efficient operation of the department. The aide is responsible for cleaning of toys and equipment, playrooms, activity areas and treament spaces; maintenance of, and inventory of the department, monitoring for safety issues, processing donations, and patient-related activities as assigned by staff.

SHIFT:

Rotating schedule with one Saturday and one Sunday every four weeks

Hours: 10 am -6:30 pm

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Ensures a cleaned and organized clinical environment in accordance with infection control guidelines i.e. treatment areas, activity centers and playrooms
2. Maintains play areas, activity rooms, and rehab spaces to create a safe, secure, and clean space for patients and families. Maintains inventory of equipment ensuring it is up to date and in working condition
3. Assists with patient care needs during activity/sessions to support normalization and childhood: transports, sets up, breaks down, and cleans and organizes space
4. Provides education and mentoring for students, interns, observers, volunteers and/or new staff to support their development
5. Initiates problem solving process with appropriate personnel and demonstrates team relationships with coworkers at the assigned center to support a strong team environment
6. Maintains storage areas by sorting and storing supplies to make materials available and accessible to patients and families
7. Checks games, toys and equipment prior to returning them to shelves to ensure safety and usability of all materials.
8. Accepts, sorts, distributes and maintains donations to ensure availability to patients and families as directed by staff and/or director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, Certificate of Completion or equivalent achievement

• Attention to detail and the ability to follow processes related to infection prevention and safety
• Ability to read and write English

Salary Range: Minimum 16.05/hour - Maximum 25.69/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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