Delivers Child Life Services, including therapeutic play, education, procedural preparation, and coping support tailored to each patient’s developmental and emotional needs.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to promote optimal growth, development, and psychosocial well-being.
Uses developmentally appropriate, medically accurate information to prepare children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures, providing psychological preparation to reduce fear, pain, and anxiety.
Facilitates medical play to help children explore, express feelings, and gain mastery over their hospital experience.
Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create and integrate family-centered goals of care.
Offers education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and the impact of hospitalization to minimize trauma and developmental disruption.
Provides culturally sensitive emotional support to patients and families, respecting individual values and beliefs.
Maintains accurate, timely patient care documentation in compliance with hospital policies.
Participates in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to treatment planning and discussion.
Trains, guides, and provides feedback to volunteers and students involved in child life services.
