ACTIVITY ASSISTANT FOR HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN

Shift: DAY (VARIED) Shift Hours: 8HOUR Hours Per Pay Period: 48 Facility: ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL & MED CTRJob Description: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center has been a symbol of quality healthcare in the Valley of the Sun for more than 111 years and has been voted a "Best Place to Work in the Valley" for three years in a row. Now the largest hospital in Arizona, this 690-bed "teaching and research" hospital in downtown Phoenix, is home to Barrow Neurological Institute, one of the nation's top 10 neuroscience centers and the Children's Health Center, which is the second largest provider of comprehensive pediatric services in the State. Our Trauma Center is Arizona's only Level 1 center verified by the American College of Surgeons and our nine critical care units serve more than 60,000 patients a year. The hospital also offers high-risk obstetrical and neonatal intensive care as well as adult and cardiovascular care programs. St. Joseph's is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare, while helping the underserved through clinics, community grants and outreach programs.POSITION SUMMARY
Provides developmentally appropriate activities for hospitalized children.This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.
* 6 months experience working with HOSPITALIZED and/or healthy children of various ages in individual and group settings. - REQUIRED

* High School Diploma OR GED - REQUIRED

* Associates coursework preferred

* BLS

* Bilingual preferred

* Medical background preferred

* Medical terminology beneficial

* Computer knowledge & organizational skills

* Effective Communicator - Interpersonal skills helpful

* Ability to multitask in high volume environmentJob Requirements
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