Pediatric Child Life Specialist - Full-Time, Days

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks a Child Life Specialist for the Pediatrics/Hospital setting. This full-time day shift position focuses on coordinating care with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address the child's needs and advocate for their well-being.

The role involves preparing children for procedures using age-appropriate explanations, supporting families, and developing individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of Child Life Certifying Commission coursework and internship requirements.
• Includes 600 child life internship hours under supervision of a certified child life specialist.

Responsabilités

• Provides emotional support to children and families to process illness and hospitalization.
• Prepares children for medical procedures using age-appropriate explanations and play.
• Offers information about diagnoses, treatments, and hospital routines.
• Assesses child and family needs and develops individualized care plans.
• Creates a safe and comfortable environment promoting normalcy and well-being.
• Helps children develop coping skills through play, art, music, and self-expression.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of child life programs and identifies areas for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Emotional support

Family advocacy

Communication with families

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Child Life

Description du poste

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks a Child Life Specialist for the Pediatrics/Hospital setting. This full-time day shift position focuses on coordinating care with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address the child's needs and advocate for their well-being.

The role involves preparing children for procedures using age-appropriate explanations, supporting families, and developing individualized care plans.