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 healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatrichospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & WorldReport.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible 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 differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.
Job Overview
The Child Care Attendant provides a safe and stimulating play environment forchildren (6 weeks to 17 years old) enrolled in the child care program(KidStreet) or in the organization's sibling support programChildren's Hospital Colorado, KidStreet, is a unique therapeutic childdevelopmental center for medically complex children aged 6 weeks to 3 yearsold. Children receive educational, therapeutic & medical services whileengaging in developmentally appropriate activities and interacting with othersimilarly aged children. Staff works together on an inter- professional teamof therapists (OT, PT, SLP and Learning), nurses, medicalassistants, and childcare attendants. At KidStreet, our role is to preparethese children to successfully transition to a more conventional home,childcare, or preschool environment.
Additional Information
Department Name: HP KidstreetJob Status: FT 80hrsShift: Availability 7 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday, although shift willbe 8 hrs five days a week
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED requiredCertification(s): BLSThis position may require a BLS certification from the American HeartAssociation. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find anappropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) fromorganizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it isAHA approved, will not be accepted.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists with patient care, educational activities and therapeuticinterventions (e.g., bottle feed, hold syringe after GT feedsinitiated, change diapers, rock or comfort children, turn off feedingpump when feed completed, apply orthotic devices) in the child careenvironment as delegated by the clinical team.Provides a safe and inclusive space to support the supervision of siblings whoare rel ted to a current patient and meet sibling support criteria un theCreative Play sibling support environment.Maintains a safe environment for population served and monitor childrenclosely to avoid accident or injury. Notifies clinical team or supervisor ifchange 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... Forfull info follow application link.