Child Life Specialist - Houston, United States - The Woman's Hospital of Texas

The Woman's Hospital of Texas

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Introduction:

DAY-SHIFT, FULL-TIME, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

DEPT:
PEDIATRICS

Do you have the career opportunities as a Child Life Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join
The Woman's Hospital of Texas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits:

The Woman's Hospital of Texas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, longterm care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long
- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues.

Do you want to work as a
Child Life Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications:

The
Child Life Specialist provides for the developmental needs of hospitalized children age 0-18 to include advocating for psychosocial, emotional, physical and cognitive needs.

Decreases the anxiety and/or trauma with illness and hospitalization through interventions, which promote play, learning, mastery, self-expression, and peer interaction.

Educates staff and the community concerning the developmental needs of hospitalized children, reactions of children to illness and hospitalization, and family centered care.

Advocates for policy and standards of care which support the special needs of children and families. Provides child life services in the Emergency Room, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Unit, Radiology, Day Surgery, and NICU.

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapist Director, the CCLS is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting Child Life programs for inpatient infants, children and their families designed to support the developmental progression of the individual infant, child and family during hospitalization.
Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient's health care goals through patient assessment, planning and implementation of child life interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
Observes patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
Educates patients in terms they understand and within their paradigm to maximize their ability to comply with their discharge instructions.
Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. To actively market services to increase volume and awareness.
Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.
Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices.
Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal init