Sitter in Wantagh, New York

HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE Child Life Intern- Good Samaritan Hospital, NY Fall 2012 Child Life Council approved course work, July 2012 Required 480 hours to be completed by November 30th, 2012/ over 520 hours to be completed by December 14th, 2012 Eligible to sit for Child Life certification exam, May 2013 Areas of Concentration: Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (3 weeks), Pediatric Sedation/ Radiology/ Endoscopy, Pediatric Ambulatory Surgical Unit (6 weeks) , Pediatric Emergency Department (4 weeks) Conduct preparation and provide emotional support for patients and families during IV starts, blood draws, CT Scans, endoscopies, suture placement, radiology, sedation, and admission to inpatient Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Provide developmentally appropriate play for patients in Pediatric play room and at patient’s bedside Attend and participate in pediatric OUCHLESS and bereavement meetings, and interdisciplinary care rounds Conduct support group for children with diabetes and their siblings and surgical preparation class Teach the Long Island Asthma Coalition BREATHE program to asthmatic patients Present pediatric patient cases to the Child Life team Child Life Volunteer- Good Samaritan Hospital, NY Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY Summer 2012 Completed over 100 Volunteer hours for Child Life certification Assisted the staff in providing developmentally appropriate play opportunities at the bedside or in groups in the play room Provided play support for the normal growth and development of the hospitalized children, aided in alleviating stress and normalized the environment to allow them to feel as comfortable as possible WORK EXPERIENCE Group Leader- Carousel Day Camp, NY Summer 2012 Head counselor for a group of 15 six-year-old boys Responsible for the safety of the children during their daily camp activities Encouraged and helped campers to participate in sports, swim, arts and crafts, and theatre Assistant Media Planner- PHD Media, NYC 2011- January 2012 Developed and executed media tactics for television, print, out of home, and radio campaigns Coordinated buying strategies with internal and external departments in alignment with team’s brands Researched and analyzed consumer demographics, behaviors, and attitudes to aid in strategy building Participated and help organize New York Cares - Winter Wishes for the office during the Holiday season Administrative Assistant- TBWA\CHIAT\DAY, NYC 2010- 20... Provided administrative support to the TBWA\CHIAT\DAY Head of Business Affairs Worked closely with Human Resources regarding company meetings, events, expense reports and fundraisers Caregiver- World Gym of Wantagh Day Care Center, NY 2008- 20... Supervised children’s play Responsible for preparing play and maintained a clean and safe environment for children Teacher’s Aide- Association for Children with Down Syndrome, NY Summer 2006-200... Assisted teachers in daily care and instruction of children ages 2-10 Lifeguard- Maplewood Day Camp, NY Summer 2001-200... Taught swimming lessons to children ages 3-14, observed and rescued ADDITONAL EXPERIENCE Started and organize annual fundraiser for local family in need Fall 2009,201... All donations, donated to Hospice Care Network Organized Adopt a Family fundraiser during the Holiday season for a family of six Winter 2010 EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science, Communications- Farmingdale State University ’09 Laude, GPA 3.7 Golden Key Honor Society, Charter Member President’s List, Dean’s List Special Events Intern, Aramark at Viacom/ MTV Networks, NYC International Intern, Sydney Film School, Sydney Australia