Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required. Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required. Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required. Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required. Skills:
Supports the coordination and implementation of child life resources and services to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families. Provides ...
Supports the coordination and implementation of child life resources and services to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families. Provides ...
Child Support Services Agent 2
$40K - $55K/yr
All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life. Role and Responsibilities: * Establishes child support obligations and ensures that ...
Child Support Services Agent 2
$40K - $55K/yr
All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life. Role and Responsibilities: * Establishes child support obligations and ensures that ...
Team Lead
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17.72 - $18.41/hr
Making a difference in a child's life takes talent. As a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, our passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. To ...
Team Lead
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17.72 - $18.41/hr
Making a difference in a child's life takes talent. As a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, our passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. To ...
Team Lead
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17.72 - $18.41/hr
Making a difference in a child's life takes talent. As a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, our passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. To ...
Team Lead
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17.72 - $18.41/hr
Making a difference in a child's life takes talent. As a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, our passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. To ...
Child Care Center Cook - BrightPath Kids
Hilliard, OH · On-site
$16 - $19/hr
... life insurance. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred • ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred • Child and ...
Child Care Center Cook - BrightPath Kids
Hilliard, OH · On-site
$16 - $19/hr
... life insurance. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred • ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred • Child and ...
... paid life insurance. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Strong ... child care employment If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your ...
... paid life insurance. Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Strong ... child care employment If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your ...
Child Care Teacher
Worthington, OH · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more. * Work with a co ... Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them. Get ...
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Child Care Teacher
Worthington, OH · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more. * Work with a co ... Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them. Get ...
Child Care Teacher
Worthington, OH · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more. * Work with a co ... Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them. Get ...
Child Care Teacher
Worthington, OH · On-site
$15 - $16/hr
Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more. * Work with a co ... Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them. Get ...
Private Duty Pediatric LPN
Columbus, OH · On-site
$31/hr
Stable schedule and supportive team Apply today to make a meaningful difference in a child's life through private duty nursing
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Private Duty Pediatric LPN
Columbus, OH · On-site
$31/hr
Stable schedule and supportive team Apply today to make a meaningful difference in a child's life through private duty nursing
Child Care Teacher
Powell, OH · On-site
$12.75 - $16.75/hr
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * Paid time off * Referral bonuses Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status. What You'll Do * Plan and ...
Child Care Teacher
Powell, OH · On-site
$12.75 - $16.75/hr
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * Paid time off * Referral bonuses Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status. What You'll Do * Plan and ...
Child Care Center Cook
$15.48 - $16.08/hr
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees * Monday-Friday ...
Child Care Center Cook
$15.48 - $16.08/hr
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees * Monday-Friday ...
Child Care Center Cook
Powell, OH · On-site
$15.48 - $16.08/hr
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees * Monday-Friday ...
Child Care Center Cook
Powell, OH · On-site
$15.48 - $16.08/hr
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees * Monday-Friday ...
Child Care Teacher
$17.25 - $21.05/hr
Life insurance * Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools * Career development ... Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your ...
Child Care Teacher
$17.25 - $21.05/hr
Life insurance * Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools * Career development ... Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your ...
Child Care Teacher
Columbus, OH · On-site
$17.25 - $21.05/hr
Life insurance * Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools * Career development ... Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your ...
Child Care Teacher
Columbus, OH · On-site
$17.25 - $21.05/hr
Life insurance * Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools * Career development ... Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your ...
Pediatric LPN - Specialized Home Care
Columbus, OH · On-site
$31/hr
Opportunity to make a direct impact on a child's life Apply now to join a team that values clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication!
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Pediatric LPN - Specialized Home Care
Columbus, OH · On-site
$31/hr
Opportunity to make a direct impact on a child's life Apply now to join a team that values clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication!
Ongoing training and clinical support Apply today to make a difference in a child's life through personalized, one-on-one care.
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Ongoing training and clinical support Apply today to make a difference in a child's life through personalized, one-on-one care.
Child Care Preschool Lead Teacher
$17 - $20.50/hr
... paid life insurance. Requirements: • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required OR Bachelor ...
Child Care Preschool Lead Teacher
$17 - $20.50/hr
... paid life insurance. Requirements: • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required OR Bachelor ...
Team Lead
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17.72 - $18.41/hr
Making a difference in a child's life takes talent. As a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, our passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. To ...
Team Lead
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17.72 - $18.41/hr
Making a difference in a child's life takes talent. As a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, our passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. To ...
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$12.02 - $12.89
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$14.50 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.77 - $14.64
15% of jobs
$14.64 - $15.52
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$16.39 - $17.26
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Part-time
Re-posted 10 days ago
Nationwide Children's Hospital rating
6.9
Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
551st of 1,064 rated hospitals
Job description
Overview:
Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday (7:00am-3:30pm, 24 hours per week); no call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities
Job Description Summary:
Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field, required.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required.
Skills:
Experience:
Experience in a pediatric health care setting including completion of a child life clinical internship, required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday (7:00am-3:30pm, 24 hours per week); no call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities
Job Description Summary:
Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Develops and implements interventions and activities to promote emotional and social well-being, provide emotionally safe care, and support coping mechanisms for patients and families.
- Assesses and addresses the psychosocial needs and risks of children and their families during hospitalization, medical procedures, illness and injury, or end of life care, using evidence-based assessment tools.
- Collaborates with healthcare team to provide education and support to patients and families regarding medical procedures and diagnoses.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress.
- Serves as a developmental expert and provides input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families.
- Provides supervision and education to adult learners related to the needs of patients and families in the healthcare setting.
- Participates in continuing education and professional involvement in the field to promote professional growth and integrate new knowledge and skills into practice for self and others.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field, required.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required.
Skills:
- Working knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, patient assessment, family systems and the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on children and families.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all child life competencies and standards of clinical practice as defined per The Association of Child Life Professionals.
Experience:
Experience in a pediatric health care setting including completion of a child life clinical internship, required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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About Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Nationwide Children's Hospital, established in 1894, is a leading pediatric healthcare system based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They serve as a primary pediatric network, providing wellness, preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative care for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital disease. Being the third-largest pediatric hospital in the nation, Nationwide Children's Hospital prides itself on its relentless commitment to children and their families, driven by their core values of respect, integrity, determination, empathy, and solidarity. The institution's comprehensive mission is to enhance the health of children by providing high-quality, family-centered care, conducting groundbreaking research, advocating for pediatric health, and training top healthcare professionals.
Industry
Hospitals
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Columbus, OH, US
Year founded
1892