They work with attending physicians in patient care. They offer support, spiritual resources, and comfort during the difficult experiences of illness and hospitalization. Chaplains also help families who wish to contact clergy from their own faith tradition. Family Resource librarians help patients and families use library resources, such as books, pamphlets, computer databases, audio and video tapes, as well as opportunities for experiential learning. Financial counselors assist patients and families with financial matters related to medical care.
Housekeepers ensure that the hospital is clean and neat.
Interpreters help patients, parents and staff to communicate in their native language about medical and other information. Laboratory phlebotomists draw the blood samples used in diagnosing a child's condition. Nutritionists and diet technicians help prepare a diet for your child according to medical, ethnic, religious and personal preferences. They also educate parents about their children's nutritional needs relative to their medical conditions. Occupational therapists help children with physical limitations become more independent and adapt activities of daily living to their special needs.