Job Description

Child Life Specialist

To help reduce the stress and anxiety of children in a hospital setting and provide a variety of emotional, psycho-social, recreational, and health related educational needs.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree and completion of Child Life Internship. Certification by the Child Life Council preferred. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of child cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and family members. Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children. Ability to alleviate stress and anxiety in children. Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises therapeutic and diversional play.
• Assesses and prioritizes patients' needs through chart and cardex review, collaboration with staff and co-workers, and personal contact with patients and family members.
• Prepares children for and assists children during medical tests and procedures through education, rehearsal, and coping skill development.
• Supports families during hospital stays or challenging events.
• Participates in patient/family teaching about hospital and/or procedures.
• Participates in professional development by attending workshops, reading professional journals and networking with co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking.

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