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Norwalk, CA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 22 - 32

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

Summary:

Under general supervision contributes to a positive hospital experience by providing psychosocial support for pediatric patients and their families to promote optimal cognitive emotional social and physical development of the patient and family during a hospital stay. Assess needs of children and their families taking into consideration each childs family culture and stage of development. Provide children and their families with a variety of developmental therapeutic and educational opportunities in order to minimize stress and anxiety and to provide support to patient/family during hospitalization or challenging events.

Responsibilities:

  • Assessment and Planning:
    • Conduct comprehensive assessments of childrens psychosocial needs and developmental levels.
    • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team parents and caregivers.
  • Therapeutic Interventions:
    • Minimize stress and anxiety for patient by providing developmentally appropriate opportunities (in activity rooms and at bedside) that encourage expression of feelings and promote a sense of mastery and understanding of health care experiences. Maintain appropriate supply of therapeutic materials. Prepare children and families for and provide support during tests surgeries or other medical procedures through education tours rehearsal and coping skills development. Promote and support parental role.
  • Family Support:
    • Offer emotional support and guidance to families facilitating communication and understanding between healthcare providers and patients.
    • Conduct family education sessions on coping strategies and available resources.

Bereavement Support:

o Provide ageappropriate emotional support and education in collaboration with the health care team for parents and families surrounding issues of endoflife care grief and loss; facilitate memorymaking activities relative to familys cultural and traditional practices.

  • Collaboration:

o Effectively communicate observations assessments and recommendations for care to other members of healthcare team (through verbal and written channels); accurately documents care and services provided following established policies and procedures. Advocate for patient and family needs; and activate appropriate services/referrals. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. As assigned participates in quality improvement activities. Actively participates on interdisciplinary teams and committees.

Education and Advocacy:

    • Advocate for the needs of children and families within the healthcare system.
    • Provide training and resources to staff about child development and effective communication with pediatric patients.
  • Community Outreach:
    • Engage with the community to promote awareness of child life services and the importance of psychosocial support in pediatric care.
    • Education:
      • Bachelors degree in Child Life Child Development Psychology or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
    • Certification:
      • Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) required.
    • Experience:
      • Previous experience in a pediatric healthcare setting preferred.
      • Familiarity with therapeutic techniques and developmental milestones in children.
    • Skills:
      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
      • Ability to work effectively with children of various ages and backgrounds.
      • Empathy patience and a genuine passion for supporting children and families.

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

    Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

    Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

    Org Unit: 350

    Department: Emergency Department

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $22.94 $32.78 Hourly


    Required Experience:

    Unclear Seniority

    Employment Type

    Full Time

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