Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Child Life Specialist provides emotional, educational, diversionary and developmental support to children to minimize the stress of illness and hospitalization. Promotes optimal growth and development and enhances quality of life. Interventions include medical play, procedural preparation, coping techniques, new diagnosis and body image education, non-pharmacological pain management, distraction, sibling/family support, legacy building, bereavement support, and hospital re-visit tours. Reports to department leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides emotional, educational, diversionary and developmental support to children to minimize the stress of illness and hospitalization.
Plans and implements services in collaboration with Child Life Assistant to address the individual needs of the patient and family.
Supervises Child Life interns.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Must be certified or obtain certification in Child Life within one year of hire and certification must be maintained.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or related field with successful completion of 600 hour pediatric Child Life internship.
Minimum of one year experience in a pediatric healthcare setting preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease and moderately adverse working condition due to performance of certain patient care activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional Information
CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
...rapidly growing logistics company that values drivers and keeps you moving with no hidden fees.... ...Drivers License (for the vehicle type) Own Vehicle: Sprinter Van, Cargo Van, or Box... ...you Flexible Schedule Be your own boss Supportive Team We're here to help you...
...We're a national employment law firm with over 25 offices and more than 450 attorneys. Our attorneys practice before state and federal courts and administrative agencies across the US and we are looking for an experienced Litigation Associate with 2+ years wage-hour class...
...Catholic Health System is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated part time Physician with Addiction Medicine experience in Buffalo, NY, a diverse and family friendly community. This Board Certified/Eligible Physician will provide comprehensive inpatient medical direction...
...Job Description CSI Companies is hiring for a Remote Sr. Coding Specialist (Mental Health) for our healthcare client based in Texas. Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 8a-5p CST Location: Remote, must reside in Texas Pay: $25-34/hour based on experience...
...Description Job Description Cenla Total Care Pediatrics is an outpatient pediatric clinic servicing patients ages birth to 21 years of age. We are seeking a bright Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with a great attitude, outgoing personality, and excellent customer...