Child Life Specialist - Per Diem - Days
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•Westchester, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
At NewYork-Presbyterian, the Child Life Specialist (CLS) provides psychosocial and developmentally based assessments and support for patients and their families. Based at NYP/Westchester, the CLS is an active member of the interdisciplinary care team and helps enhance the quality of patient care through participation, documentation, and communication of care plans and treatment goals. Child Life Specialists collaborate with nurses, social workers, and other clinical professionals to create a normalized healthcare environment for young patients, providing age-appropriate activities and diversions.
Requirements
- Child Life Council-verified internship hours, with a minimum of 480 hours.
- Certification as a Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council.
- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a closely related field.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience with hospitalized children.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial and developmentally based assessments and support for patients and their families.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Contribute to patient care by participating in care planning and treatment goals.
- Document and communicate care plans and treatment goals.
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and other clinical professionals to create a normalized healthcare environment for young patients.
- Provide age-appropriate activities and diversions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Career Level
Entry Level
