Child Life Specialist

About the Role

Plans, organizes, and implements Child Life programming in the hospital. Responsible for providing a wide range of developmentally appropriate services designed to promote optimum development of children and adolescents, reduce stress, and maximize positive coping. Can provide Child Life services in all areas covered by the Child Life Department or in areas deemed appropriate by leadership. Operates within the Hospital's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ethical business practices and personal actions, adhering to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Maintains the Child Life playroom, providing a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups.
• Assists patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death, and/or loss.
• Assesses and interacts with patients and families using theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
• Prepares patients for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Functions as a member of the healthcare team.
• Represents and communicates Child Life and psycho-social issues of pediatric healthcare to others.
• Documents Child Life activities in the patient chart.
• Communicates observations and information to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in volunteer orientations.
• Supervises volunteers assigned to the Child Life Department.
• Attends hospital and department meetings as required.
• Participates in process improvement, teams, and departmental QA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field of study is required.
• In-depth knowledge of child development and experience working with children is necessary.
• Child Life internship required.
• Completion of appropriate coursework in the field of Child Life.

Certifications and Licenses

• BLS Certified
• Child Life Specialist preferred