About the role#
The Family Resource Center at the children's hospital seeks student workers to support the Child Life Department. You will work directly with pediatric patients and their families to provide support during their hospital stay.
What you'll do#
- Visit children and their families in patient rooms.
- Staff the Family Resource Center to ensure resources remain available.
- Maintain toys, games, and other child life supplies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at Upstate Medical University.
- Approval for Federal Work Study through the Student Financial Aid office.
- Excellent people skills.
- A genuine interest in interacting with pediatric patients and their families.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $17 per hour.
- Schedule: Weekdays and weekends, with the greatest need for weekend and evening coverage. Shifts are available from 8:30am-12:30pm, 12:30pm-4:30pm, and 4:30pm-6:30pm.
About Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University operates as an academic medical center in Syracuse, New York. The organization manages multiple facilities including Upstate University Hospital and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. It focuses on medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. As the largest employer in the region, the institution maintains a staff of over 13,000 people.
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