Child Life Specialist*. AM per diem

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health seeks a Child Life Specialist (CLS) to partner with the pediatric care team. You will support patients across all ages from neonate to adolescent by providing developmentally appropriate activities, therapeutic play, and education to ease hospitalization and procedures.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life/Child Development, 500 hours of internship, and BLS certification, with hospital-based CLS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field with emphasis in Child Life is required.
• Minimum 500 hours of Child Life internship and one year experience in child development/education center required.
• Minimum one year of hospital-based Child Life program experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Child Life Certification exam within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate age-appropriate developmental activities for pediatric patients across neonate to adolescent stages.
• Support families to cope with hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play and education.
• Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a caring, culturally competent environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Child Life/Child Development

500 hours Child Life internship

Hospital-based CLS experience preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients' age-specific (neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, young adult) developmental needs. Works with pediatric patients and families to help them cope with hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play, education, and other interventions. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse internal and external workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field with an emphasis in Child Life required.
• Minimum 500 hours of Child Life internship and one year experience in child development/education center required.
• Minimum one year of experience in hospital-based Child Life program preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Able to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications

• Basic life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Child Life Certification exam within one year of hire.