Child Life Specialist Washington, DC Capitol Hill Medical Ctr

Job Summary:

To provide children with age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management and coping strategies, and play and self-expression activities and to provide information, support, and guidance to parents, siblings, and other family members.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate play activities for the ambulatory pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness.

• Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.

• In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals.

• Develops and implements in-service training to staff in the field of child life.

• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, and other representatives from pediatric disciplines.

• Ease a childs fear and anxiety with therapeutic and recreational play activities.

• Foster an environment that incorporates emotional support and fosters coping during treatment and procedures.

• Introduce distraction and interactive objects within the clinic.

• Encourage understanding and cooperation by providing non-medical preparation and support for children undergoing tests, surgeries, and other medical procedures.

• Advocate for family-centered care.

• Engage and energize children and families by coordinating special events, entertainment, and activities.

• Consider the needs of siblings or other children who may also be affected by a childs illness or trauma.

• Direct pre-admission hospital tours and resources, and consultations with outpatient families.

• Support families confronting grief and bereavement issues.

• Provide information and resources for parents and members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• • 480 hours in a child life internship, fellowship or paid clinical child life work experience is required.

Education

• Bachelors degree in child life or related field such as child and family studies, psychology, child development, recreational therapy and early childhood education is required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in child life or related field such as child and family studies, psychology, child development, recreational therapy and early childhood education preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Child Life Specialist Washington, DC Capitol Hill Medical Ctr

LOCATION: Washington D.C., District of Columbia

REQNUMBER:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.