- Assess the effects of illness and hospitalization on the coping abilities of pediatric patients and their families
- Collaborate with the health care team to develop a plan of care to promote coping and adaptation that meets the individual needs of the hospitalized child
- Provide opportunities for normal play activities based on the assessed developmental and physical capabilities needs of the hospitalized child
- Provide developmentally appropriate preparation for planned medical procedures and interventions
- Utilize medical and healthcare play for education and coping
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during stressful experiences
- Utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate coping
- Advocate for children and family's needs within the hospital
- Respond to consults with other health team members on patient and family needs
- Document child life activities and interventions
- Order and maintain supplies and equipment and participate in securing and managing budget and resources
- Plan and coordinate special events, programs and guests
- Supervise child life volunteers
- Provide in-service and educational presentations as appropriate
- Bachelor's degree in child life or related field
- Ability to assess the developmental status of a child
- Ability to identify coping abilities of the child and family
- Ability to develop and present developmentally appropriate coping interventions to staff who interact with pediatric patients
- Ability to advocate on behalf of a child in the treatment setting in order to maximize coping abilities
- Ability to interact with children and their families in a therapeutic manner
- Ability to use an electronic health record
- Ability to manage time and prioritize patient intervention needs
- Ability to plan, coordinate and manage day to day Child Life Program operations
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) issued by the Child Life Council completed within 6 months of hire or transfer date
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Child Life Specialist - Minneapolis, United States - Hennepin County Medical Center
Description
Hennepin Healthcare is looking for a Child Life Specialist (Casual) to work in the Pediatric Inpatient and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - both located in downtown Minneapolis.
SUMMARY
Plans, implements and evaluates programs to promote pediatric patients effective coping with health care encounters through play, preparation, education and self-expressive activities.
Serves as educator and advocate to other professionals on the psychosocial needs of children and families. Promotes a philosophy of family centered care within the hospital.RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
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Child Life Specialist professionals in Minneapolis
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James Ron
James Ron, Ph.D., is a senior research manager living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. James is the co-fou ...
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Aaron Peterson
MN Licensed Realtor