Child Life Specialist for Same Day Surgery

Cincinnati Children's

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Child Life Specialist will serve the Burnet Campus Same Day Surgery Department. At Cincinnati Children’s, Child Life Specialists ensure every visit is as safe, convenient, and comfortable as possible by promoting play, education, developmental progress, coping skills, and psychosocial support. A visit to the hospital can be a scary and overwhelming experience for patients, siblings, and families. The Child Life Program works with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care. Child Life Specialists are certified and have significant clinical expertise in the developmental impact of illness and injury, which helps improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and healthcare experiences. Clinical Assistants also provide important opportunities for play-based activities that promote coping and normalization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS
• Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Professional Responsibility
• Departmental Responsibility
• Data Management
• Teamwork

Benefits

• $5.00/hour weekend differential on qualified hours
• Benefits eligible
• 30 days of paid time off accrued per year
• Unused PTO rolls over

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees