Child Life Specialist - Per Diem - Days
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•Westchester, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and developmentally based assessments and support for patients and their families. As an active member of the interdisciplinary care team based at NYP/Westchester, the specialist contributes to patient care through participation, documentation, and communication of care plans and treatment goals. Child Life Specialists collaborate with nurses, social workers, and clinical professionals to help create a normalized healthcare environment for young patients, including by providing age-appropriate activities and diversions.
Requirements
- Complete Child Life Council-verified internship hours, with a minimum of 480 hours.
- Be a Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council.
- Hold a 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 in interdisciplinary care and contribute to patient care plans and treatment goals through participation, documentation, and communication.
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and 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.
