Child Life Specialist - Surgical Services

Essential Functions

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing patient care services for infants, toddlers, school age children, adolescents and their families. The role fosters emotional well‑being, promotes cognitive development and creates a family‑centered environment that reduces stress and encourages social interaction. The specialist supports developmental integrity through play experiences by creating a safe environment and orients hospital staff to the psychosocial needs of children and their families, fostering positive hospital community relations.

Minimum

Required:

Completion of the Child Life Internship and eligibility to sit for the certification exam.

Preferred:
Two years of clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting.

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) – preferred

• Eligibility to become CPR certified, CPI trained, and Tracheostomy Trained – required
• CPR certification – preferred

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.