Child Life Specialist-Blank Children's
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Job Description
Overview
The Child Life Specialist provides individual assessments and ageappropriate therapeutic interventions for patient and their families: interventions are designed to minimize stressors associated with the healthcare experience and foster individual patient and family strengths. Participates with the healthcare team and communicates observations and assessments to family and staff members. Advocate for the patient and family utilizing the elements of familycentered care. Serves as a resource on child development and psychosocial issues for parents and healthcare staff.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Provides preparation and medical play opportunities with information for patients to help alleviate misconceptions and improve understanding of hospital procedures. Responsible for maintaining a comfortable clean and safe play space. Directs play toward: a) normalization of the healthcare experience; b) building trusting and nonthreatening relationships with patients and families; c) encourage normal growth and development; d) encourage a positive selfimage; e) provide group and individual activities based on patient needs. Is a resource for parents and staff on child development and healthcare related issues. Participates with the interdisciplinary team by assessing planning implementing and evaluating patient care interventions. Participates in the informal and formal education of staff students volunteers patients and families. Works with volunteers and students in providing supportive programming for children. Compiles and records statistical data regarding interventions with patients and volunteer attendance. Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff. Utilizes a familycentered approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served. Shows responsible and accountable management of human fiscal and material resources. Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Integrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPHDM. Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to others views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests. Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department by regular reliable attendance. Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Child Life or closely related field. Has completed a Child Life internship and able to sit for the exam to become certified.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
