Child Life Specialist: Pediatric Emotional Care & Development

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist in New Orleans to provide care for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. This position focuses on fostering emotional wellbeing and developmental opportunities for young patients and their families through family-centered care and play experiences.

Qualified applicants must have completed a Child Life Internship and be eligible to sit for the Certification Exam. Preferred qualifications include prior clinical experience in a pediatric setting and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of Child Life Internship and eligible to sit for Certification Exam.
• Two years' clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting preferred.
• Eligible to become CPR certified, CPI trained, and Trach trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services for young patients and their families.
• Promote family-centered care that reduces stress and aids coping.
• Create a safe environment for play experiences.

Skills

Emotional wellbeing support

Cognitive development activities

Family-centered care

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist in New Orleans to provide care for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. This position focuses on fostering emotional wellbeing and developmental opportunities for young patients and their families through family-centered care and play experiences.

Qualified applicants must have completed a Child Life Internship and be eligible to sit for the Certification Exam. Preferred qualifications include prior clinical experience in a pediatric setting and CPR certification.