Child Life Specialist - Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence • Anchorage, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs with the emphasis on the Pediatric patients' and families' positive adjustment to hospitalization. Provides interventions to circumvent the negative psychological impact of hospitalization and illness. Includes working with all pediatric age patients to facilitate their socialization and positive adjustment to the hospital environment by promoting age appropriate activities to assure continued growth and development; by preparing them for the necessary medical interventions through play and/or discussion; by encouraging the use of coping skills during stressful medical encounters and by fostering the patient's self expression, autonomy, sense of mastery and positive self esteem. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development/Child Life or related field
• Upon hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 2 years experience as a Child Life Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs with the emphasis on the Pediatric patients' and families' positive adjustment to hospitalization.
• Provides interventions to circumvent the negative psychological impact of hospitalization and illness.
• Works with all pediatric age patients to facilitate their socialization and positive adjustment to the hospital environment by promoting age appropriate activities to assure continued growth and development.
• Prepares patients for necessary medical interventions through play and/or discussion.
• Encourages the use of coping skills during stressful medical encounters.
• Fosters the patient's self expression, autonomy, sense of mastery and positive self esteem.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level