Pediatric Play & Coping Specialist

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support infants, children and families during hospitalization through developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education. The role collaborates with the care team to reduce stress, promote coping and family-centered care, and to provide psychosocial support across visits, procedures and recovery.

A bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field is required, with internship hours completed

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, child development, psychology, or related field.
• BLS American Heart Association certification (BLS) required.
• Completion of 600 internship hours under a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct patient care utilizing developmentally appropriate therapeutic play, education and preparation.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to support pediatric patients and families during illness and hospitalization.
• Performs developmental and psychosocial assessments and educates families and caregivers.
• Orients, trains and supervises child life students and volunteers.

Descripción del empleo

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support infants, children and families during hospitalization through developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and education. The role collaborates with the care team to reduce stress, promote coping and family-centered care, and to provide psychosocial support across visits, procedures and recovery.

A bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field is required, with internship hours completed