Bilingual CPR Education Instructor

Overview:

 Professionally provides both English and Spanish instruction to new and expectant parents on a variety of perinatal health issues,

Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant’s learning needs. Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant’s expectations of the tour/class.
2. Plans and organizes educational materials and content according to established curriculum and individual and group learning needs and expectations. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and class parent materials.
3. Plans, organizes and creates an environment appropriate for enhanced learning. Promotes positive interactions with staff members on the units toured.
4. Possesses excellent presentation skills based on adult learning principles and can teach professionally and fluently in both English and Spanish.
5. Exhibits a non-judgmental, family-centered attitude always. Tour guide/instructor can draw distinctions between personal beliefs or opinions, hospital policies and scientific facts.
6. Promotes safety both during the tour and/or class and the anticipated hospital stay.
7. Utilizes a variety of methods to continuously evaluate the class/tour participant’s comprehension. Answers questions and changes approach accordingly. 
8. Operates within the standards of practice as defined by departmental/hospital policies. Remains current in areas of hospital policy, general information and expertise related to classes taught.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

1. Fluent in both Spanish and English. Must pass the bilingual fluency assessment.
2. S. or B.A. degree in Education, related health field, or a national or international certification in area of expertise
3. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

1. Certified as an American Heart Association BLS instructor or must become certified within probationary period when teaching CPR.
2. Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
3. Demonstrated knowledge in the use of audiovisual equipment.
4. Prior clinical and adult education experience.

Work Hours:: 9AM-5PM