Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Family Support & Education

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Ohio has an opportunity for a PRN Child Life Specialist in Dayton, OH. Join a team committed to improving children’s lives with compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities include therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and reintegration activities to support coping and development. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field and Certified Child Life Specialist or eligibility to sit for the certification exam within 6 months; CPR/BLS per policy;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field.
• CPR/BLS certification per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and therapeutic services, direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Plans and implements individualized treatment plans with goals and evidence-based strategies.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care planning and documents in EMR.

Skills

Certified Child Life Specialist

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field

Master’s degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field

Job description

Shriners Children’s Ohio has an opportunity for a PRN Child Life Specialist in Dayton, OH. Join a team committed to improving children’s lives with compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities include therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and reintegration activities to support coping and development. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field and Certified Child Life Specialist or eligibility to sit for the certification exam within 6 months; CPR/BLS per policy;