Hospital Play Specialist (Core), Starship Child HealthHospital Play Specialist (Core), Starship Children's Health Permanent, Part-time role (0.5 FTE)Flexible - this role can be combined with another fixed term (12 months) (0.4 FTE) Hospital Play Specialist roleTe whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity The Hospital Play Specialists work with all age groups supporting infants, children, and young people to become confident and competent learners within the context of their hospital experience. With a strong educational and psycho-social framework that supports whanau involvement, we facilitate children's continued development and their ability to cope successfully with challenges related to their hospital visit.
You may find us normalising the hospital visit in a play space, familiarising children with medical equipment or procedures, supporting children during procedures such as blood tests, or developing and practicing coping strategies to manage tough times. This role is challenging but very rewarding when working with children, their whanau, and our wider multidisciplinary team.
Minimum Requirements: We welcome applications from those with:
A recognised early childhood teaching qualification (mandatory - Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) or equivalent)Registration and certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New ZealandExperience working as a teacher or support worker within the health or education sectorsEligibility to gain registration with the Hospital Play Specialist Association Registration CouncilPlease note that while we work with all age groups, these roles are related to hospital-based Early Childhood Services and require ECE qualified teachersWhat we can offer you: A unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interestingAn opportunity to grow both as a person and as a professionalTo apply, please click on the 'Apply' tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply for this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
If you have any technical issues with the online process, please contact Anél Foord, Recruitment Consultant at ****** quoting ADHB21816 to discuss how we can best support your application.
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