Child Life Specialist 10AWS

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; United States; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in Mission Viejo, CA seeks a Child Life Specialist to support patients and families through developmentally appropriate activities and therapeutic play. You will assess emotional and educational needs, provide family-centered support, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ease procedures and promote coping.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field, CPR within 30 days, and certification within one year; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology or related field.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certified Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire.

Responsabilités

• Identify psychosocial and developmental factors affecting care.
• Provide developmental stimulation, therapeutic play and education.
• Support families and coordinate with care team to reduce stress.

Connaissances

Therapeutic play

Family support

Patient education

CPR certified

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Child Life/Development/Psychology

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

Work Location

Mission Viejo, California

Work Shift

Day - 10hrs (United States of America)

Why RCH?

We are responsible for the overall health of our community's pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at RCH can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. RCH's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting patients, families, and the health care team in identifying the psychosocial and developmental factors that impact the health care experience for patients and family members. Assess the emotional, developmental, educational, recreational, and diversionary needs of the patient and sibling. Provide developmental stimulation, therapeutic play and activities, procedural preparation, age-appropriate education, and family support to help reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, and enhance developmental growth. Administer individual and/or group therapeutic activities.

Pay Range

Minimum $25.46 Midpoint $33.73 Maximum $42.01 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• * Required: Previous and/or current experience working with infants, children, and adolescents.
• * Preferred: Two(2) years of professional experience as a Child Life Specialist.

Education

• * Required: Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or closely related field.
• * Preferred: Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or closely related field.

Training

• * Required: CPR Certification within 30-days of hire or transfer into position.
• Must have completed a minimum of 600 hours of a child life clinical internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. Application for certification to be completed within one-year of hire and each year thereafter until certification is obtained.

Specialized Skills

• * Required: Ability to positively interact with children and families. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to work in collaboration and in a positive manner with others. Ability to perform duties independently of other Child Life Specialists. Performs work according to CCHM's policies and procedures, standard of care, and applicable laws. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards. Care with sensitivity and respect. Advance care through the development of new ideas and technology. Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission. Understand and exceed customer expectation.

Licensure

• * Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or CHOC BLS Prep Course for RQI completed within 90 days of hire or transfer into position.
• Certified Child Life Specialist, must gain certification within one (1) year of hire

Work Environments

Functional Demand: Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) . Physical Activity Requirements: Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35% Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision Environment Requirements: Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

RCH does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at RCH, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities. If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Company Culture

Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at RCH. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you'll find at RCH, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of employees committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County - and beyond. Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety. We're always in search for our next Defender of Childhood!