Child Life Specialist, Days

Memorial Hermann

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About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. This position is located at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies or related field required.
• Certification in Child Life or eligible to be certified in Child Life required.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc) required.
• Completion of a 480-hour internship program.
• Less than two (2) years experience as a Child Life Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Assess the emotional, psychosocial, educational, recreational, and therapeutic needs of patients and families.
• Provide patient and family education, procedural support, psychosocially supportive interventions, and play activities based on assessments.
• Serve as a liaison between parents and professionals for the Child Life Department.
• Collaborate with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care.
• Deliver child life services at a beginner level according to the Child Life skills inventory.
• Assist patients and families in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss.
• Participate in patient/family teaching using developmentally appropriate and medically accurate teaching aids.
• Prepare patients and families for medical and surgical procedures or visitation to pediatric or adult ICUs.
• Provide supervision to child life volunteers.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education.
• Serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree