- Provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation, and education to reduce fear, anxiety and pain.
- Prepare patients and families for upcoming admission, procedure or surgery utilizing developmentally supportive teaching tools and resources.
- Provide introduction to hospital or healthcare environment and discuss what to expect during stays, making the environment child-friendly and unique to each child's needs.
- Encourage opportunities for play and self-expression in order to help patients of all ages and their siblings cope with the hospital or medical experiences.
- At least two (2) years related experience working with children and adolescents in a hospital setting.
- Experience in specific speciality area.
- Paid clinical experience.
- Certified as a Child Life Specialist by the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP), or certification in progress with ability to obtain this credential within one year from date of hire.
- CPR certification or attain certification within three (3) months of hire
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Child Life Specialist - Madison, United States - UW Health
Description
Job DescriptionWork Schedule:
Part-time, 80% FTE shift. Primary hours are scheduled Monday - Friday hours will vary, weekends as needed. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin
We are seeking a Child Life Specialist to:
Minimum - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life, Child Development or a related field.
Preferred - Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life, Child Development or a related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum - Completion of a Child Life internship with a minimum of 480 hours in a pediatric health care setting.
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UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
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