Home-Based Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Georgia Hospice Care; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Immediate PTO

Dependent Program Bonus Eligibility

Matching 401K

Annual Merit Increases

Years of Service Award Bonuses

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Fertility Assistance Program

Job summary

Georgia Hospice Care's Hands of Hope program seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist to provide home-based psychosocial support to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The role emphasizes compassionate care aligned with physician orders and a collaborative care team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a relevant field with CCLS certification and have at least two years of practice in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and CCLS certification from the Child Life Council.
• Current CCLS certification.
• 2 years of Child Life Specialist experience in a healthcare setting.
• Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation and care planning.
• Make the initial Child Life Specialist evaluation visit and re-evaluate needs during follow-up visits.
• Communicate significant findings to the Supervisor, physician and care team.
• Report unsafe conditions and follow-up on outcomes by day’s end.
• Implement the plan for patient safety using patient, family and community resources.
• Contribute to Plan of Care development and discharge planning for quality continuity.
• Verify Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care per physician orders and standards.
• Initiate and revise Plan of Care in response to issues identified.
• Write physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the plan of care.
• Incorporate patient care goals into documentation and care delivery.
• Perform skilled services/interventions per standards and physician certification.
• Counsel and involve patient and family in following the Plan of Care.
• Maintain continuity of high-quality patient care and coordinate with clinical staff.
• Participate in patient care conferences and document ongoing communication.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CCLS certification

Job description

Georgia Hospice Care's Hands of Hope program seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist to provide home-based psychosocial support to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The role emphasizes compassionate care aligned with physician orders and a collaborative care team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a relevant field with CCLS certification and have at least two years of practice in healthcare settings.