Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Unit

Midland Health • Midland, TX

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About The Position

Position responsible for assessing the emotional, psychosocial, educational, recreational, and therapeutic needs of patients and families; also responsible for providing patient and family education, procedural support, psychosocially supportive interventions, and play activities based on assessments; serves as a liaison between parents and professionals for the Child Life Department; collaborates with the medical providers and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the child life process to facilitate the delivery of patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies or related field.
• Certification in Child Life by the Child Life Council.
• A passion to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the delivery of child life services through the assessment of and interaction with patients and families using developmentally appropriate play as a tool in assessing and meeting the child’s psychosocial needs, providing a therapeutic and safe environment according to the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Ensures safe care to pediatric and neonatal patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time/supply management and accuracy of practice.
• Delivers child life services at a competent level, according to the Child Life skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of Midland Memorial Hospital; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff.
• Works collaboratively to meet the needs of the pediatric patient throughout all areas where child care is provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees