Student Intern - Child Life

Valley Children’s Healthcare • Madera, CA

4d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Life Department, comprised of specialists, assistants, a coordinator, and a music therapist, helps children understand and cope with medical experiences. Focusing on developmental needs, Child Life provides education, play and emotional support for patients and their families. Child Life Specialists are assigned to cover various areas throughout the hospital. As part of the medical team, Child Life Specialists collaborate with staff within the hospital to help meet the needs of the patient. Some of the services include: Illness, hospital, and treatment education Surgery and procedure preparation and support Therapeutic and recreation play activities Coordinate special events, entertainment and activities Grief and bereavement support Child Life Assistants oversee the Playroom and George’s Clubhouse which help children do what they do best: play! In these spaces– away from medical tests and procedures – children can enjoy arts, crafts, music, games, reading, movies and video games. The Playroom also hosts events like Bingo, holiday events, music programs, as well as special guests. Bedside activities are available to children unable to come to the Playroom. Job Summary: Provide a unique opportunity to interface and contribute to the development of hospital initiatives in various departments. Specific focus to special projects in assigned area. There is no hands on patient care. Under close supervision, perform entry level professional duties providing the opportunity for professional training in various departments within the hospital. Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for successful performance. May perform duties such as gathering and organizing data to provide information for departmental special projects or reports, assist in preparing written reports; filling; accompany professional level employees on assignment. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to the Hospital's organizational structure and services. Utilize Hospital and or department specific software to complete assignments. Specific activities vary by assignment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
• Current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate level degree program at Fresno State and have completed at least one semester of classes with a minimum 3.0 GPA. (required)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in healthcare (preferred)
• Interest in healthcare (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Gathering and organizing data to provide information for departmental special projects or reports
• Assist in preparing written reports
• Filling
• Accompany professional level employees on assignment
• Utilize Hospital and or department specific software to complete assignments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED