Child Life Specialist. AM per diem
Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA
About The Position
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients’ age-specific developmental needs, from neonates through young adults. The CLS works with pediatric patients and families to help them cope with hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play, education, and other interventions. The role uses interpersonal skills to promote excellent customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism, and contributes to a caring, cooperative work environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field with an emphasis in Child Life.
- At least 500 hours of Child Life internship.
- One year of experience in a child development or education center.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Take the Child Life Certification exam within one year of hire.
- Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
- Ability to remain calm and respond courteously under pressure, collaborate, and accept direction.
- Ability to think critically, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem-solve, recall information accurately, pay close attention to detail, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to distinguish colors as necessary, hear general conversation in person and by telephone and distinguish workplace sounds, and see adequately to read computer screens and written documents.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in a hospital-based Child Life program.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate activities appropriate to patients’ developmental needs.
- Help pediatric patients and families cope with hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play, education, and other interventions.
- Promote excellent customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism.
- Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment serving a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
- Perform other duties as needed.
