Child Life Specialist - Lakeland
8 hours ago
Job description
Position DetailsLakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare.
As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.
Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions.Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department.
With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per
Biweekly Pay Period: 80
Shift:
Weekdays with Rotating Weekends
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate:
Min $49,961.60 Mid $62,462.40
Position Summary
Child Life Specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and education that support and reduce fear, anxiety and pain for children, adolescents, and families.
CLS work in partnership with families, interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community professionals within the evolving healthcare system to meet the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of children and adolescents.
Position ResponsibilitiesPeople At The Heart Of All We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance ImprovementBehaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Child Life Specialist
Child Life services include but are not limited to, opportunities for a variety of play, activities and other interactions which promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery.
Serve children and families, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, economic status, values, national origin, or disability.Provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and education that support and reduce fear, anxiety and pain for children, adolescents, and families.
Work in partnership with families, interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community professionals within the evolving healthcare system to meet the psychosocial, emotional and developmental needs of children and adolescents.
Supervise Child Life students and volunteers.Develop and evaluate Child Life Services.
Provide end-of-life support/bereavement for children in collaboration with Pastoral Services/Palliative Care/Nursing staff.
Function as a representative for Pediatric needs on various committees and task forces.
Represent and communicate child life practice and psychosocial issues of infants, children, youth, and families to others.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor Degree
Nonessential:
Master Degree
Essential:
Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field required.
Nonessential:
Child Life, Child Development or related field
Essential:
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Other Information:
Essential Experience:
Completion of Child Life internship following Association of Child Life Professionals current standards and/or eligible for Child Life Certification
Preferred Experience: 1-4 Years of Certified Child Life Specialist work experience
Certification
Essential:
Certified or eligible for certification within one year of hire.
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