35133 Navicent Health Medical Center - Child Life Creative Arts Therapies and Education
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
Provides staff education regarding the impact of hospitalization of children and developmentally appropriate coping techniques
Makes appropriate referrals to outside organizations that provide emotional and developmental support to children and families who are experiencing such needs related to hospitalization, illness and bereavement.
Educates staff regarding how to provide an environment that addresses the psychosocial needs of patients and families
Self evaluates provision of child life services as they relate to the job description and makes changes as needed
Participates in the development and implementation of department performance improvement initiatives and child life shared decision-making process
Selects and utilizes diagnosis specific teaching tools and preparation equipment appropriate for the population served
Provides developmentally appropriate education regarding diagnosis and treatment
Selects and adapts procedural preparation materials and interactions based on patient’s and family’s developmental level, emotional status, temperament, learning style, and physical abilities
Presents materials in a developmentally appropriate manner that allows for interaction from the patient and family in order to assess further educational needs while addressing misconceptions
Describes sensory experiences, sequence of events, timing, and duration of procedures in developmentally appropriate language
Sets and maintains appropriate limits with patients and families during hospitalization
Recognizes patient’s individual qualities or behaviors to promote self-esteem
Includes the patient in all conversations that occur in his/her presence
Demonstrates sensitivity to parents’ concerns and uses the parents as a resource when developing goals and interventions
Provides the patient with appropriate choices and respects the patient’s decision
Establishes clear expectations during hospitalization and helps the patient meet these expectations
Includes parents as part of the healthcare team
Advocates for the psychosocial needs of patients and families
Assesses and implements therapeutic programming for assigned population
Provides interactions and activities to match the developmental and current emotional status of patients and families
Provides normalization activities during hospitalization within a non-threatening and supportive environment
Identifies patient specific stressors and utilizes stress reduction techniques such as non-pharmacological pain management to facilitate adaptive coping
Helps the patient process their fears and /or misconceptions by providing developmentally appropriate interventions
Upholds expectations set forth by ACCREDITATION BODY
Demonstrates knowledge of current charting procedures through clear, concise, timely documentation and chart reviews
Maintains professional standards of the Child Life council
Uses play therapeutically to promote healing, coping, mastery, self-expression, control and learning. Selects activities to address individualized needs of patients and families including their developmental, physical, social and emotional needs
Recognizes and responds to symbolic play and alternative forms of communication
Participates in special events by identifying appropriate patients, serving as a liaison to volunteer services, and helping to implement programming
Supervises and coordinates volunteers in assigned areas to maximize their use in providing opportunities for play and normalization to patients and families
Facilitates adaptive coping strategies for patients and families while respecting their cultural beliefs
Selects and adapts bereavement resources and interventions based on each child’s and family’s developmental level, emotional status, cultural beliefs, temperament, and learning style
Participates in the implementation of department and unit based customer service initiatives
Provides post-procedural support and follow-up to patients and families
Introduces Child Life role and services to families
Responds appropriately to patient’s and family’s emotional cues and behaviors
Supervision and evaluation of students and volunteers
Plans orientation for Child Life Internship participants and supervises internships
Attends at least one child life related seminar or educational experience a year
Attends departmental staff meetings , in-services and training
Maintains patient and staff confidentiality per MCCG policy
Practices fiscal responsibility in ordering and management of child life supplies monstrates proficiency in the assessment of patient, family, and unit environment to ensure optimal safety
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We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and their families throughout the healthcare experience. The Child Life Specialist plans and implements therapeutic activities, education, and interventions designed to help children cope with hospitalization, illness, injury, and medical procedures. This role promotes normal growth and development, reduces stress and anxiety, and enhances the overall patient and family experience.Why Join Us?You'll be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care in a compassionate, family-centered environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while supporting their emotional well-being throughout their healthcare journey.Apply today and help create positive experiences for children when they need it most.
