Child Life Specialist, Days

Memorial Hermann; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann seeks a Child Life Specialist to assess and address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. This full-time role involves providing education and support in various clinical settings, ensuring a therapeutic environment for children. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and certification in Child Life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field required.
• Certification in Child Life or eligible to be certified required.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess emotional, psychosocial, educational, recreational, and therapeutic needs of patients and families.
• Provide patient and family education and psychosocial support.
• Deliver child life services using developmentally appropriate play.

Skills

Child Development

Psychosocial Support

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Child Life Specialist, Days
*Full time; 8am-5pm (but must be flexible), Monday-Friday (occasionally will be required to work on the weekends for community events)
*Bachelor degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies or related field required
*Certification in Child Life or eligible to be certified in Child Life required
*BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
*Will cover Pedi, ER, NICU, Adult ICU, Radiology and TIRR
This position is located at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands.

Position responsible for assessing the emotional, psychosocial, educational, recreational, and therapeutic needs of patients and families; also responsible for providing patient and family education, procedural support, psychosocially supportive interventions, and play activities based on assessments; serves as a liaison between parents and professionals for the Child Life Department; collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the child life process to facilitate the delivery of patient care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development; Family Studies or related field

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Child Life by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) or be eligible to sit for the exam
• Certified in Basic Life Support or CPR Certification required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Completion of a 480-hour internship program
• Less than two (2) years experience as a Child Life Specialist

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers child life services at a beginner level, according to the Child Life skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population.
• Ensures the delivery of child life services through the assessment of and interaction with patients and families using developmentally appropriate play as a tool in assessing and meeting the child’s psychosocial needs, providing a therapeutic and safe environment according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Assists patients and families in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss; participates in patient/family teaching by using developmentally appropriate and medically accurate teaching aids and techniques in such a way that knowledge is increased and emotional needs are supported; prepares patients and families for medical and surgical procedures or for the visitation to pediatric or adult ICUs.
• Provides supervision to child life volunteers.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.