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.
• 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