Child Life Specialist LeBonheur Child Life Health Services

Overview

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Responsible for development, coordination and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and recreational Child Life Program for patients based on an understanding of normal development and the impact that illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization have on this process. Participates in the coordination of events; assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and interactions for patients and their families to support development, meet emotional needs, and provide diversion.

Under direct supervision, actively manages the psychosocial experience of patients and families during the medical experience. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for development, coordination and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and recreational Child Life Program for patients based on an understanding of normal development and the impact that illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization have on this process. Participates in the coordination of events; assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and interactions for patients and their families to support development, meet emotional needs, and provide diversion.

Under direct supervision, actively manages the psychosocial experience of patients and families during the medical experience. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

• Assesses, develops, and implements appropriate individual treatment plans based on assessments of child’s development, medical plan, and available support systems.
• Participates in interdisciplinary healthcare teams and provides consultation regarding the development status/individual needs of the child to promote adaptation to treatment.
• Facilitates a variety of play interventions which promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery. Provides support during procedures as requested.
• Provides clinical interactions in a manner supporting the tenets of patient and family centered care.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor's Degree Child Life
• Bachelor's Degree Child Development

• 0-1 years Child life internship
• Pediatric

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals
• HEART SAVER - American Heart Association

• Knowledge of children's reactions and coping mechanisms in hospitalization and illness.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to obtain the cooperation of patients and patient families.
• Skill and ability to role model professional skills and behaviors.
• Demonstrates competency in performing the essentials functions of the job.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient and family centered care.
• Demonstrates collaborative orientation to working with patients and families.
• Ability to implement therapeutic play activities for individuals and group
• Ability to assess patient behavior.
• Ability to build and maintain cohesive teams.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, but they may guide and assist the Child Life Interns and Volunteers.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have…