Hi folk.
It's becaus of the kind of reactions to me, like the ones you folk have shown that I don't often mention this part of my job. thank you all for your kind words
This time I just had to tell, because I was really touched by that one child and his reaction to me that day. I have had many hugs, kisses and "I like you your nice" from the children over the years, however not all three at one time from one child.
My job being a 'Supply/Reliever' in 'The Playroom' does not have the same involvement as the jobs of the rest of the team of 8 Play Specialists.
These Girls & Ladies (yes a couple are very young ladies), not only work with the children and their parents in 'The Playroom' as I do, but also go with the children and their parents to help reassure them, and in some cases distract the children while they are having their procedures done.
I have had to go into treatment rooms with children in the past when training for the job, and when years ago there were only two other Play Specialist employed at the hospital.
This was when we were just seen as 'Glorified babysitters' by the medical staff. Thank goodness those days have gone and almost all medical staff now realised the importance of having a calm settled child (and parents) to treat and how this in turn can speed the recovery of the child .
No treatment of any kind takes place in 'The Playroom' this is the children's sanctuary from it all.
Not all the children we deal with have Cancer, some have other life threatening disorders, others are in for routine types of operations and for Broken limbs and burns/scolds. We also cater for children of 'Child Abuse' who are often in for complete body examinations.
Chris / Pom
