- Bachelors degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or related field
- Completion of Child Life internship
- Child Life Certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to take and pass certification examination within one year of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
- Driver s License
- Work or volunteer experience with children with special needs
- Physical stamina to lift, maneuver patients and equipment
- Therapeutic handling of patients
- Cognitive ability to evaluate patients and complete documentation
- Ability to drive hospital vehicles
- Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of diagnoses
- Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and professional judgment in performance of duties
- Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
- Good communication skills
- Child Life Certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to take and pass certification examination within one year of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider
- Driver s License
- Full Time, 40 hours/week
- Monday Friday
- 4-day shifts, 1 evening shift
- 12 weekend days per year
- Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies
- Develops, coordinates and implements appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching developmental level, interests and emotional state
- Assesses, plans and implements individual treatment plans related to illness|disability, social-emotional development, play preference|style, coping skills and family dynamics according to standards of practice
- Conducts individual sessions, team treats, procedural support and patient family teaching in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner
- Actively supports principles of pain management
- Evaluates Child Life services and makes recommendations to improve patient and program outcomes
- Treatment plan reflects collaboration and communication with patient, family and team. Discharge planning involves school re-integration services when appropriate
- Coordinates special events on a rotating basis throughout the year
- Assist with personal, department and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certification
- Supervises and|or assists with student interns as designated
- Effectively utilizes and supervises volunteers and visiting groups
- May provide direction to students and volunteers
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
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Mount Sinai Medical Center New York, United States Full time· The Child Life Specialist I provides comprehensive child life services to any and all areas of the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department. Specific needs are determined by the child life director and leadership team who work directly with the child life specialist to ...
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child life specialist - , NJ, United States - RWJ Barnabas
Description
Job Overview:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates child life services to meet the therapeutic, educational and/or diversional needs of the patient, facilitating adjustment to illness, disability, hospitalization, painful procedures.
Qualifications:
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.
We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.
We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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