Pediatric Child Life Specialist — Home Hospice Care

Georgia Hospice Care; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Immediate Access to Paid Time Off

Matching 401K

Annual Merit Increases

Dental and Orthodontic Coverage

Vision Insurance

Health Care with Low Premiums

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Job summary

Georgia Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate Child Life Specialist to provide home-based psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families. You will perform evaluations, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and help families navigate care plans with empathy and expertise.

Essential functions include assessing needs, developing and updating the Plan of Care, documenting clear communications, and ensuring safe, quality care across visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• CCLS certification is required.
• Current CCLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial and environmental needs.
• Conduct initial Child Life Specialist evaluation visit and re-evaluate needs.
• Communicate findings to supervisor, physician and other staff.
• Implement and adjust the Plan of Care with physician orders and standards.
• Counsel and involve patient and family in the care plan.
• Maintain continuity of quality patient care and coordinate with teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CCLS certification

Job description

Georgia Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate Child Life Specialist to provide home-based psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families. You will perform evaluations, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and help families navigate care plans with empathy and expertise.

Essential functions include assessing needs, developing and updating the Plan of Care, documenting clear communications, and ensuring safe, quality care across visits.