Child life Specialist

Anchor Health; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and their families in a compassionate, caring environment. The role focuses on therapeutic play, family conversations, grief support, and legacy-building activities, with an emphasis on education to help families cope during challenging times.

The position aims to create a supportive work family and community-centered care, while aligning with Anchor Health’s commitment to patients, families, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Certified Child Life Specialist credential.

Responsibilities

• Using play and art for therapeutic processing with pediatric patients.
• Guiding families through difficult conversations with children.
• Supporting siblings in processing end-of-life and grief.
• Providing legacy-building activities for families.
• Educating families to support and enhance coping.

Education

Certified Child Life Specialist

Job description

Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference?

Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all?

Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.

Required: Certified Child Life Specialist

Preferred: experience in end-of-life care

Role: Provide support to pediatric patients, siblings, and families through

• Utilizing play and art for therapeutic processing


• Guiding families through difficult conversations with children


• Supporting siblings in processing end of life and grief


• Providing legacy-building activities for families


• Providing education to families to support and enhance coping