Child Life Therapist Assistant – American Family Children's Hospital at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Child Life Therapist Assistant to:

• Plan, conduct and evaluate spontaneous and formal activities for the playroom and at bedside to support developmental age appropriate activities. 


• Provide one on one interaction with the patients in collaboration with the Child Life Specialist.


• Deliver developmentally age appropriate activities to engage patients during play and interactions, and share significant information with Child Life Specialists and other healthcare professionals when appropriate both in the chart and verbally.

Education:

Minimum – High school Diploma or equivalent

Preferred – One (1) year college coursework related to this field or associate degree from a community college

Work Experience:

Minimum - Two (2) years of previous experience working with children in the healthcare setting or children in individual and group settings

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – CPR certification or attain certification within 3 months of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates commitment to family centered care philosophy and the mission and vision of UWHC and AFCH in all interactions and in performing all job duties. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service, while promoting safety and cost effectiveness.


• Requires background knowledge in child growth and development.


• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.


• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with patients, families, and staff.

Physical Requirements:

Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 

Work Schedule:

60% FTE, 24 hours per week. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in four medical and surgical specialties, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.