Job ID85074

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Child Care Attendant provides a safe and stimulating play environment for children (6 weeks to 17 years old) enrolled in the child care program (KidStreet) or in the organization's sibling support program Children's Hospital Colorado, KidStreet, is a unique therapeutic child developmental center for medically complex children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old. Children receive educational, therapeutic & medical services while engaging in developmentally appropriate activities and interacting with other similarly aged children. Staff works together on an inter- professional team of therapists (OT, PT, SLP and Learning), nurses, medical assistants, and childcare attendants. At KidStreet, our role is to prepare these children to successfully transition to a more conventional home, childcare, or preschool environment.

Additional Information

Department Name: HP Kidstreet Job Status: FT 80hrs Shift: Availability 7 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday, although shift will be 8 hrs five days a week

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required Certification(s): BLS This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists with patient care, educational activities and therapeutic interventions (e.g., bottle feed, hold syringe after GT feeds initiated, change diapers, rock or comfort children, turn off feeding pump when feed completed, apply orthotic devices) in the child care environment as delegated by the clinical team. Provides a safe and inclusive space to support the supervision of siblings who are rel ted to a current patient and meet sibling support criteria un the Creative Play sibling support environment. Maintains a safe environment for population served and monitor children closely to avoid accident or injury. Notifies clinical team or supervisor if change in status or safety concern is observed. Knowledge of available resources (e.g. telephone, copier, TV/VCR, computer, gaming devices). Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment and infection control policies... For full info follow application link.