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TH Medical

Child Life Assistant

Detroit, MI · On-site

Under general supervision and guidance of the Child Life staff, plans and conducts activity programs to reduce patient and family stress. Provides appropriate play environment where patients and ...

Boston Medical Center

Child Life Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site

$53K - $77K/yr

... planning and implementing therapeutic activities and programs to meet psychosocial and ... Provides individualized therapeutic interventions to assist with support of emotional, cognitive ...

Essentia Health

Child Life Specialist

Duluth, MN · On-site

$26.76 - $40.14/hr

The position also coordinates and oversees volunteers' activities during volunteers' time in pediatric patient care areas. Must currently have a Child Life Professional Certification or be currently ...

Vantage at Lowell

Activity Assistant

Lowell, MA

$16 - $18/hr

Pay Range: $16-$18 Job Summary The Activities Assistant position at Vantage of Lowell supports recreational programming that enhances resident engagement and quality of life. Activities Assistants ...

Ironside Human Resources

Child Life Specialist

Winters, TX · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic preparation for medical procedures and coordinates age-appropriate play activities to reduce anxiety and promote coping * Trains, guides, and supervises ...

Ironside Human Resources

Child Life Specialist

Anson, TX · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic preparation for medical procedures and coordinates age-appropriate play activities to reduce anxiety and promote coping * Trains, guides, and supervises ...

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Child Life Specialist

Tulsa, OK • On-site

Prosperity Workforce Solutions
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Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Child Life Specialist

Location
Tulsa, OK

Type
Travel contract 

Job Summary:

The Child Life Specialist, as a member of the total health care team, assumes responsibility for planning, implementing/evaluating programs designed to meet the (non-medical) specialized needs of hospitalized children and their families.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field. Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship. Master's degree preparation in child life studies preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required

Work Experience:

2 years of experience in child development. Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assesses the individual needs of children/families to plan developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities/direct those activities making changes as indicated to facilitate coping with the hospital environment. 

Document the child life assessment, observations, and recommendations for the plan of care and progress notes in the medical record. 

Orient/supervise volunteers in their role in providing ongoing play and developmental activities in the department. 

Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based activity related to children's health. 

Support research and implementation of evidence-based practice. 

Maintain educational and clinical expertise by reviewing professional materials/literature, attending conferences/workshops, and networking with other child life programs to stay abreast of current trends in child life services.

Decision Making:

Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships:

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Prosperity thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

Prosperity is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.