Job Overview:

A Child Life Specialist is a trained healthcare professional whose role is to improve patient and family centered care while reducing the stress and anxiety that can be associated with hospitalization.

Essential Duties:

Plans activities and interventions to aid pediatric patients in coping with hospitalization Assists patients in the continuation of normal growth and development during hospitalization Uses appropriate teaching materials to prepare children/families for procedures and hospitalization Makes appropriates referrals to outside organizations Describes sensory experiences, sequence of events timing and duration of procedures in developmentally appropriate language Collaborates with hospital personnel in identifying and managing patient's psychosocial needs, including making appropriate referrals. Participates in unit rounds, patient care conferences and inter-disciplinary rounds.

 

Job requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or Recreation Therapy Child Development Education. Successful completion of a Clinical Internship in Child Life is required. One year of experience preferred.  Child Life Certification to be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

 

 

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