Elizabeth Seton Childrens

Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.. Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.. Properly stores and safeguard residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.. Child Life Specialist. Provide complementary therapies as trained, when appropriate (e.g., Reiki, massage, Acutonics).

certified nursing assistant

Purpose of Your Position Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks and other unit activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse Position Functions And Responsibilities <ul><li>Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.</li><li>Report on and off duty to NCC</li><li>Performs assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or her designee (i.e. the nurse in charge).</li><li>Takes report and makes rounds on assigned residents.</li><li>Prepare and transport residents to therapy in a timely manner.</li><li>Is responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.</li><li>Participate in the implementation of the treatment plan including rehabilitation and continuous learning for the residents within the CNA scope under the direction of the RN or LPN.</li><li>Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living.</li><li>Performs therapeutic procedures for children such as bathing, grooming, playing, feeding, positioning as per policy and procedure.</li><li>Document appropriately on all flow sheets.</li><li>Assist RN and LPN as necessary in the performance of nursing care tasks.</li><li>Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizures activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes or any other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.</li><li>Attend appropriate meetings and in-services</li><li>Functions as an adult role model for residents.</li><li>Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures</li><li>Bath residents according to the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation policy and Procedure.</li><li>Inspect resident’s skin and promptly report any changes to the NCC.</li><li>Carries out mouth care, hair care and as necessary trim finger and toe nails.</li><li>Make two hourly checks on incontinent residents and wash and change as necessary.</li><li>Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.</li><li>Check and record urine and bowel movements.</li><li>Ensure that assigned residents are appropriately prepared for school, clinic, recreation and hospital visits as scheduled and accompany/transport them as assigned.</li><li>Ensure that bedfast residents are repositioned as directed by NCC but not less than two repositions per resident hourly.</li><li>Performs restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and as directed by Plan of Care.</li><li>Assists in applying safety restraints to residents when directed; Monitors residents in restraints, release restraints and documents according to policy and procedure</li><li>Ensures that each resident who can use a call bell has one within reach and remind him/her to use it.</li><li>Assists co-workers with lifting, positioning and other procedures as necessary.</li><li>Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.</li><li>Knows and follows The Center policy and procedure with regard to infection control including hand washing and types of isolation.</li><li>Keep resident care area clean and free of clutter.</li><li>Report any unsafe conditions immediately to NCC.</li><li>Properly stores and safeguard residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.</li><li>Feeds residents or teaches residents to feed themselves as appropriate.</li><li>Ensure that hands are washed (child and caregivers) and that meal times are pleasant, dignified experiences</li><li>High School Diploma or equivalent required</li><li>Successful completion of NYS approved Nurse Assistant Certification Program </li><li>Active CNA Certification on NYS Nurse Aide Registry required</li><li>Experience working with children.</li><li>One year of experience as Nurse’s Aide preferred </li></ul>Salary Range $21.38/Hr. To $23.41/Hr. <ul><li> $2,000 Sign-On Bonus ** </li></ul>We change lives, one child at a time! Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center is a pioneering provider of care, education and hope for children with some of the most challenging medical complexities any person can face. Featuring the largest long term residential medical center of its kind in the United States. Child Life Specialist <ul><li>Certification in Child Life, or certification within 6 months of hire required. </li></ul>Fulfill position functions and responsibilities necessary for ethical and efficacious programming of child life services. Plan developmentally-appropriate individual and group clinical sessions to meet resident-specific goals, and provide developmentally-appropriate procedural support and preparation. Function as integral part of creative arts therapy and child life team and neighborhood-based interdisciplinary team to promote quality family-centered care. This is a per diem position 830a-500p Responsibilities will include <ul><li>Provide a full range of child life clinical services (caseloads, procedural support, clinic visits, family support etc.) with approximately 20 client-contact hours per week.</li><li>Provide procedural support and logistical assistance for in-house clinics, in-house medical procedures and ADLs as indicated to meet resident needs.</li><li>Provide developmentally-appropriate preparation and education for procedures, and provide procedural support for external appointments as indicated.</li><li>Screen newly admitted residents to determine appropriateness for child life assessment, and communicate findings to team.</li><li>Communicate referrals to child life team and conduct initial child life assessments for referred residents who are prioritized for services.</li><li>Assure accurate physician’s orders for all residents on caseload, and consistently fulfill orders.</li><li>Conduct individual and group clinical sessions, with child-centered, measurable goals.</li><li>Participate in Plan of Care meetings when applicable to discuss clinical goals and progress.</li><li>Maintain standard data-gathering techniques during all phases of clinical processing including assessment, therapy and evaluation.</li><li>Adhere to established clinical documentation standards in a timely fashion.</li><li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide highest quality of care.</li><li>Advocate for families and serve as a role model of family-centered care.</li><li>Communicate with relevant child life staff in acute care settings to provide continuity of care when children are transferred to acute care.</li><li>Provide clinical support to residents and families around times of crisis and transition (including sibling support, palliative and end-of-life care, discharge preparation, etc.).</li><li>Provide complementary therapies as trained, when appropriate (e.g., Reiki, massage, Acutonics).</li><li>Participate in interviewing, selecting and orienting child life interns.</li><li>Participate in the supervision and training of child life interns and practicum students.</li><li>Participate in providing child life orientation, in-services and educational opportunities for ESCC staff.</li><li>Actively participate in pertinent ESCC committees and Business Plan teams as appropriate (e.g., Family Advisory Council, business plan work-groups, palliative care committee, etc.)</li><li>Engage in on-going continuing education opportunities consistent with professional standards.</li><li>Maintain departmental supplies and demonstrate appropriate care of departmental materials.</li><li>Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children's Center’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Special Education or closely related field</li><li>Certification in Child Life, or certification within 6 months of hire </li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Minimum of 1-2 years professional experience in a clinical pediatric setting</li><li>Internship or fellowship in child life</li><li>Clinical or volunteer experience with children with multiply handicapped and medically fragile children, preferred </li></ul>Salary $32.00/Hr. Purpose of Your Position Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks and other unit activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse Position Functions And Responsibilities Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change a 11587 <![CDATA[Child Life Specialist - Per Diem Day

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