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Child Life Specialist - Portland, United States - Oregon Health & Science University
Description
OHSU is proud to be designated aby the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Just 9 percent of U.S. healthcare organizations hold this designation. We pride ourselves in not only serving our community with the highest of accolades but also pushing a multifaceted
that strives for excellence within the OHSU Culture.
OHSU is hiring
We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:
Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
Several retirement plans to choose from
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
Commuter subsidies
Tuition reimbursement
Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
Annual Raises
Employee discounts to local and major businesses
Childcare service discounts
Growth/Development Opportunities
We want you, apply and work with us today
The Child Life Specialist provides support to both outpatient and inpatient areas of the hospital.
The CLS will support patients with acute and chronic illnesses to promote their healthy growth and development, reduce anxiety and trauma and aid focusing on emotional adjustment to hospitalization.
The CL Department has approx. 14 CCLS as well as creative arts such as STEM and Art Therapy.
This position supports weekend coverage for all inpatient units in peds as well as occasional children of adult patients at adult hospital.
Maintains and supports the philosophy of family centered care by helping the patients and families cope with the hospital experience.
Assesses and documents the emotional and psychosocial developmental needs, action and follow-up plan written in the patients recordPromotes coping with the hospital experience through expression of feelings in developmentally age appropriate, therapeutic activities.
Provides preoperative teaching, post op support and pre-op tours.
Provides emotional support to patient and family during medical/nursing procedures.
Provides child development expertise in the development of educational material for patients and families.
Participates in care conferences held to assess patient needs and receives suggestions for intervention from other care conference members.
Identifies needs of all children incorporating developmental level, mobility, chronicity of illness and psychosocial factors to facilitate activities fostering mastery of healthcare experiences.
Adapts play materials to meet individual needs.Explains at the childs level of understanding, the sequence, nature, and reason for medical procedures and routines; serves as a supportive non-medical person during medical procedures.
Promotes positive guest relations with the staff, patients, volunteers and visitorsAssists in training and supervision of volunteers to promote positive interactions for patients and families with volunteers.
Provides emotional, intellectual and social support for siblings of patient.
Provides grief support for families
Promotes the Child Life professional and program through education and role modeling.
Participates in associations related to Child Life and maintains knowledge on current trends in Child Life.
Shares child development knowledge and communication skills with staff and providers as opportunities arise.
Orients patient care staff, volunteers and students to the needs of hospitalized children and adolescents.
Acts as a resource person for staff in identifying patient and family needs under stress and crisis.
Participates as a member on an organizational, multidisciplinary committee as possible
Role models professional competence and respectful communications.
Commits to teamwork in the Child Life Program through positive communication and collaboration.
Assists in preparation and dissemination of information representing the hospital and Child Life Program to community groups, organizations and the news media.
Administrative ResponsibilitiesMaintains necessary medical play supplies and playrooms in good working order.
Responds to requests and donations of community, accepts donations brought to DCH.
Maintains a supply of books/pamphlets for grief support, general information regarding hospitalization of children and other materials as patient needs dictate.
Processes donations including donor relations, organization, storage and/or distribution of donations.Uses fiscal stewardship in requesting and ordering program materials.
Maintains accurate pager status, answers calls and emails promptly.
Supports DCH Foundation special events and requests as requested.
Coordinates and attends Child Life Program special events and/or entertainment activities for patients and families.
A Bachelor's degree in a Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Recreational
Therapy, Special Education, or a closely related field and completion of a minimum of 600 hours in a Child Life internship.
Competent in computer functions, such as e-charting
Child Life Certification within 1 year of hire
Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Masters degree in related field
1-2 years experience as a Child Life Specialist in a pediatric acute hospital/ED
Spanish Speaking
Child Life Certification
Pay Range:
$ $42.16 per hour
Standing, sitting for up to 2 hours or more, bending, reaching overhead, stooping, climbing stairs, on hands and knees at times working with ped patients.
Able to use a keyboard for an extended amount of time as well as rapid mental/hand/eye coordinationAble to lift 20 lbs as well as patient lifting up to 20 lbs, lifting, pushing overhead, moving carts and carrying items that weigh 20 lbs
Able to stand in place for 2 hours; able to be on feet active for up to 4 hours consecutively
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce.
We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or#J-18808-Ljbffr
