The primary responsibilities of this position are planning and implementing activities for the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of pediatric patients during hospitalization and in the outpatient setting; monitoring and maintaining a safe and healing environment, including supply maintenance and management; overseeing pediatric activity rooms; orienting and supervising volunteers; and partnering with community members to enhance program delivery.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate technical expertise to support Mayo Clinic Channel closed-circuit television programming, including creating short promotional videos, enhancing patient-facing content, and partnering with pediatrics patients on technology-based initiatives.
Associate degree in Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or related field. Minimum one year professional experience working with children and families.
Experience working with volunteers. Experience with group planning and program development. Capable of bending, lifting, standing; demonstrated physical ability to perform necessary tasks. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential through the Council for Professional Recognition required within one year of hire.
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Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
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