Child Life Specialist - Emotional Support & Play Therapy

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Child Life Specialist to assist patients and families with adjustment to hospital care and treatment plans. The role provides pre/post procedural education, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate play, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to tailor a care plan for each child.

Responsibilities include prioritizing caseload, mentoring new staff, and extending learning opportunities, growth, and support for families throughout the patient

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification required and active.
• Graduation in Child Life, Child Development, or related field.
• Completion of a 600-hour internship or ACLP clearance to sit for certification.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients/families with adjustment to hospital and treatment plan.
• Provide pre/post procedural and surgical teaching.
• Offer emotional support and developmentally appropriate play during procedures.
• Coordinate daily caseload and meet project deadlines.
• Mentor and integrate volunteers into daily programming.

Connaissances

CPR AED

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical teaching

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Child Life/related field

Child Life internship completion

Description du poste

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Child Life Specialist to assist patients and families with adjustment to hospital care and treatment plans. The role provides pre/post procedural education, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate play, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to tailor a care plan for each child.

Responsibilities include prioritizing caseload, mentoring new staff, and extending learning opportunities, growth, and support for families throughout the patient