Cassie Decoste Email & Phone Number

Mcmaster Children'S Hospital

Currently working at a Child Life Specialist on the Inpatient Unit at McMaster Children's Hospital

Hamilton

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Credit Valley Hospital

Units: Oncology, Inpatient & Pre-Surgery •Created and implemented daily therapeutic and non-therapeutic play activities to promote peer and family interaction, normalize the environment and promote coping through distraction. •Worked as a part of the multidisciplinary team to minimize challenges of the hospital environment and maximize adjustment. •Independently led the Pre-Surgery Class to children and families of variety of developmental ages undergoing varying surgeries through medical play. •Independently educated staff through in service presentations and creating educational materials

Mcmaster Children'S Hospital

Units: Inpatient and MRI/Sedation •Engaged children in medial play for diagnosis teaching, sedation and IV teaching. •Provided family-centered care to patients and families on the inpatient unit by attending weekly interdisciplinary rounds, advocating for the role of child life, providing education and opportunities for developmentally appropriate play. •Developed coping plans and provided distraction during tests and procedures.•Created and implemented individualized care plans to help promote optimal development, increase mastery and promote coping.

Hamilton, Ontario

•Assisted students with their career decisions and educational goals by helping them link their academic studies to the resources available in our office. •Supervised program volunteers, created and implemented volunteer orientation and assisted with the development and implementation of projects.• Worked effectively both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and team members.

Hamilton, Ontario

•Incorporated passion and knowledge for arts and crafts to facilitate Kid’s Club and Passport Program of up to 30 children/youth. •Took the initiative to become a Certified Paper Specialist which resulted in leading classes consisting of adults and children. Adapted teaching techniques to meet the needs of the diversity of students. •Recognized for product knowledge and organization by management and was requested to join Replenishment Team.

Hamilton, Ontario

•Umpired children ages 10-18 and adult women’s league 1-2 times per week and occasional monthly tournaments.•Maintained the integrity of the game, often by mediating conflict between children, coaches and spectators.

Hamilton, Ontario

•Created and adjusted existing activities to help the child better understand tasks.•Mentored the child by consistently spending time with her resulting in better communication and trust. •Continue to maintain a relationship with the child and her family even though employment has been completed.

Graduate Diploma, Child Life Studies

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Health Studies

Activities and Societies: Career Placement with the Catholic Children's Aid Society