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Child Life Specialist
Atlanta, GA 30342
JOB SUMMARY
Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver within 30 days of employment
EXPERIENCE*
- Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Organizational and analytical skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*
- Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
- Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
- Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
- Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
- Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
- Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients’ and families’ emotional and developmental needs.
- Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES*
Safety: Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
Compliance: Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs independently and greater than 40 lbs with assistance
Bending/Stooping – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Climbing – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Hearing/Speaking – Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff. Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required.
Lifting – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Sitting – Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
Standing – Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)
Walking – Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)
WORKING CONDITIONS*
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids
About Us:
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
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Address: 975 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Child Life Specialist
Houston, TX
We are searching for a Child Life Specialist– someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will implement and provide a comprehensive program of Child Life Services that meets the emotional, developmental, and social needs of children in a healthcare setting. This role will also provide opportunities for children to gain a sense of mastery, offering play and learning experiences, and encouraging family and peer interaction.
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Responsibilities
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Provides child life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families
- Promotes and provides developmentally appropriate interventions for patients and families
- Represents and communicates child life and psychosocial issues of pediatric health care to professionals outside of child life
- Participates in professional development of self and other child life professionals
- Collaborates in an intradepartmental effort to support the mission and vision of the Child Life Department
Qualifications
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or related field. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
- Completion of a child life internship
- Met all criteria set by the Child Life Council to apply to take the Child Life Certification Exam
- Knowledge of normal child development and age appropriate activities and the effects of hospitalization of development and coping
- Able to provide developmental assessments, to represent and communicate child life and psychosocial issues of pediatric health care to others, to supervise child life volunteers, exhibit strong/effective group facilitation skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, effective time and resource management, flexibility, strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to learn and utilize computer skills
Company Profile
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Child Life Specialist
Naples, FL
Pediatric Infusion OP
Full-Time
Day
8A-5p
Weekend: None / Not Applicable
Req # 50662
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Essential Job Accountabilities:
Job Summary:Child life specialists support and nurture children and their families through the emotional and physical aspects of hospitalization. They work hand-in-hand with the medical team to provide the children and their families the support they need in such an emotionally demanding predicament. Through the programs available at NCH, child life specialists provide as normal of an environment as possible. They provide opportunities for the children to play, thrive, and grow in an abnormal and sometimes difficult environment. Child life specialists work to support children through difficult medical circumstances and strive to provide some sense of normalcy. They are an extension of the medical staff and keep apprised of the condition and treatment regimen for the child, so they can keep the family informed and prepared.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Work as the advocate and support staff of the children and their families. They educate and inform the families to understand a process and provide emotional support to the children as they go through tests and treatments.
- Work with the children on their specific needs and support them throughout the entire process.
- They are an extension of the medical staff and keep apprised of the condition and treatment regimen for the child, so they can keep the family informed and prepared.
- Helping children and their families process and cope with medical situations.
- Oversees the development of the child life program at the Pediatric Emergency Department and Pediatric Floor.
- Supervises any student Interns to include multiple disciplines such as Art, Family & Child Life Sciences, Child Life Practicum, and Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment Program (COPE).
Education, Experience, Qualifications:- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Child Life Studies or a related field such as child development, child and family studies, or early childhood education; Master’s degree in Child Life or Human Development preferred.
- Must have completed a full time (min 450 hours) internship in a qualified Child Life program in a pediatric facility, under the supervision and advisement of a Certified Child Life Specialist
- Must be certified as a Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council or be eligible and obtain certification within 18 months of start date and maintain professional affiliations and license through the Child Life Council.
- Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.