Child Life Specialist Per Diem

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Mon-Friday 6:30a-6:30p

Job Summary

Plays an integral role in fostering the emotional developmental intellectual and physical wellbeing of children in the inpatient and outpatient setting by creating a welcoming and nurturing environment. Ensures the comfort of the patients and their families by demonstrating the basic principles of family-centered care and fostering positive hospital community relations.


Essential Functions
Assess childrens response to illness hospitalization and/or treatment.

Responds to child life orders in a timely manner.

Implements and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Develop goals for a family service plan based on family parent and child assessed needs.

Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries with all parties at all times

Participates in the development of standards of performance with department leadership.

Communicates plan of care with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.


Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct) Yes

Education

Bachelors Degree Child Development required or

Masters Degree Child Development preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No

Licenses and Credentials

Certified Child Life Specialist CCLS required within one year of hire

Experience

1 year preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills.

Knowledge of infant child and adolescent growth and development.

Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

2014 Washington Street

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Per Diem

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$26.63 - $38.70/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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