- Performs direct child life and recreational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, as indicated by the Association of Child Life Professionals and National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, including scope of practice, code of ethics and departmental policies and procedures.
- Advocates for procedural support, community re-integration, wellness-oriented recreation and leisure opportunities, and promotes hospital adjustment and coping interventions for the children as appropriate.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage goal oriented individual and group programming, including the ability to independently plan and carry out community-based programs, school re-entry programs, outpatient clinics or special events as assigned.
- Completes evaluation and progress notes for patients per policy; and prepares patient specific protocols as assigned. Documents patient behaviors in medical chart as clinically indicated.
- Assists in the training and supervision of interns. Interviews, trains and supervises volunteers.
- Demonstrates and promotes excellence in customer service. Able to independently plan, lead and evaluate internal and external groups and special events.
- Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to meet productivity and efficiency standards.
- Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issue to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
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Child Life Specialist
4 weeks ago
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Baltimore, United StatesUnder limited supervision, the Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) provides psychosocial and emotional support for pediatric & adolescent patients and their families receiving care at GBMC. The CCLS utilizes a family-centered care approach to assists patients and families in e ...
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Child Life Specialist
2 days ago
University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMM ...
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child life specialist
1 week ago
LifeBridge Health Baltimore, United StatesCHILD LIFE SPECIALIST - EMERGENCY DEPT (ED) · Baltimore, MD · SINAI HOSPITAL · CHILD LIFE · Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day/Evening Shift - Hours Vary · Allied Health · 83353 · Posted: · May 29, 2024 · Apply Now · // Setting the Saved Jobs link · function setsavedjobs(extern ...
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child life specialist
4 days ago
LifeBridge Health Baltimore, United StatesCHILD LIFE SPECIALIST - EMERGENCY DEPT (ED) · Baltimore, MD · SINAI HOSPITAL · CHILD LIFE · Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day/Evening Shift - Hours Vary · Allied Health · 83353 · Posted: · May 29, 2024 · Apply Now · // Setting the Saved Jobs link · function setsavedjobs(extern ...
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child life specialist
2 days ago
LifeBridge Health Baltimore, United StatesCHILD LIFE SPECIALIST - EMERGENCY DEPT (ED) · Baltimore, MD · SINAI HOSPITAL · CHILD LIFE · Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day/Evening Shift - Hours Vary · Allied Health · 83353 · Posted: · May 29, 2024 · Apply Now · // Setting the Saved Jobs link · function setsavedjobs(extern ...
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child life specialist
6 days ago
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, United States· Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation Specialist · JOB SUMMARY · Provides child life and therapeutic recreation services to children from birth to 21 years of age and other patients as assigned. Performs evaluation, planning, intervention and family education/training. Assesses ...
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Child Life Specialist, PICU
1 week ago
University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, United States Full timeJob Description · The ideal candidate will have completed a child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist. · The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing optimal developmental, psychosocial, and therapeutic support in our 19 bed Ped ...
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Child Life Specialist, PICU
3 weeks ago
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · The ideal candidate will have completed a child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist. · The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing optimal developmental, psychosocial, and therapeutic support in our 19 bed Pediat ...
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Child Life Specialist, PICU
3 weeks ago
University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMM ...
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child life specialist
3 weeks ago
LifeBridge Health Baltimore, United StatesJOB SUMMARY: Provides Child Life services to pediatric patients. These services include distraction and calming measures to ease anxiety and engender cooperation with invasive procedures. Provides interventions based on each child's development, age, and unique needs to minimize ...
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child life specialist
1 week ago
LifeBridge Health Baltimore, United States Full timeCHILD LIFE SPECIALIST - EMERGENCY DEPT (ED) · Baltimore, MD · SINAI HOSPITAL · CHILD LIFE · Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day/Evening Shift - Hours Vary · Allied Health · 83353 · Posted: · May 29, 2024 · Apply Now · Save Job · Saved · Summary · JOB SUMMARY: Provides Child Li ...
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Child Life Specialist, Peds/Radiology
3 weeks ago
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · A completed child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist is required. · The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing optimal developmental, psychosocial, and therapeutic support in the healthcare setting to meet the ...
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Child Life Specialist, Shock Trauma
1 day ago
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · The ideal candidate for this role will have 2 years' experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist with the adolescent population. · The University of Maryland Medical Center is hiring a Child Life Specialist to join the Child Life Program as an integral team ...
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Child Life Specialist Shock Trauma
1 week ago
University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · The ideal candidate for this role will have 2 years' experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist with the adolescent population. · The University of Maryland Medical Center is hiring a Child Life Specialist to join the Child Life Program as an integral team ...
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Child Life Specialist, Peds/Radiology
1 day ago
University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMM ...
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Child Life Specialist-Shock Trauma
4 weeks ago
UMMS Community Impact Grant Program Baltimore, United StatesRenowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas c ...
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Child Life Specialist I, II, III
3 weeks ago
Johns Hopkins Health System Baltimore, United StatesSign On Bonus: · $5,000 · The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocially and developmentally based assessment and support to infants, children and youth and their families in Pediatric Inpatient Oncology Unit. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate play ...
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Child Life Specialist I, II, III
3 weeks ago
Johns Hopkins Health System Baltimore, United States5k Sign-On Bonus · The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocially and developmentally based assessment and support to both infants, children, youth and their families in the Pediatric Urology and Renal services department. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally app ...
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Child Life Specialist I
1 week ago
Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, United States**Sign On Bonus**: · $5,000 · The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocially and developmentally based assessment and support to infants, children and youth and their families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate p ...
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Life Safety Specialist
4 weeks ago
Luminis Health Annapolis, United StatesLife Safety Specialist | Luminis Health · Enhance Safety and Compliance Join our team and contribute to creating a safe environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory codes. As a Life Safety Specialist, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Environment of Care efforts ...
child life specialist - Baltimore, United States - Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Description
Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
JOB SUMMARY
Provides child life and therapeutic recreation services to children from birth to 21 years of age and other patients as assigned. Performs evaluation, planning, intervention and family education/training. Assesses patients and implements psychosocially oriented individual and group interventions for patients served.
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child life specialist professionals in Baltimore
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Suvasini Balaji
MSPH Candidate at Johns Hopkins University
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Keerthana Merugu
Technical Writer