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Child Life Specialist

Hendrick Health
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JOB SUMMARY

Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the development, psychosocial and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and their families. Implements a therapeutic medical preparation program, and supervises, organizes and directs age appropriate therapeutic play experiences in order to help alleviate anxiety and provide a sense of normalcy. Orients, trains and supervises students and volunteers assigned to unit.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Work Experience

  • 1 year previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • CPR-BCLS
  • Child Life Professional Certification - required prior to hire 

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Child Life, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology or related fields.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Maintains professional appearance at all times. 

Designated Driver

  • No

OSHA Category

  • 1 - High Risk