23 child life specialist jobs found

Description Child Life Specialist - Swedish First Hill SCHEDULE: Eight , 5 hour shifts; 40 hours per week. Operating hours are Monday-Friday from 6:30a-5p PST. Starting times can differ based on patient scheduling (typically between 6:30-8a PST). Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients. The Child Life Specialist provides emotional and social support to patients and their families by conducting educational and recreational programs that minimize the psychological trauma for hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents. Plans and provides age and developmentally appropriate experience to ensure...

Child Life Specialist - Full Time SUMMARY: This position is accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to provide for the psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children. The incumbent is accountable for a defined patient population based upon the child's age and developmental needs for a designated period of time. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a College Degree - 4year in Child Life or related field of study. Masters Degree preferred. CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist certification required within 12 months of hire or transfer into position, or CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - certification in an adjunct therapy (i.e, Recreation, Art, Music) required within 12 months of hire or transfer into position. Bilingual skills preferred. POSITION DETAILS: Part time, 40 hours per pay period. Days, 9:00am-5:30pm PAY RANGE: $24.90-$38.00...

Child Life Specialist - Per Diem SUMMARY: This position is accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to provide for the psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children. The incumbent is accountable for a defined patient population based upon the child's age and developmental needs for a designated period of time. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a College Degree - 4 year in Child Life or related field of study. Masters Degree preferred. CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist or CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - certification in an adjunct therapy (i.e, Recreation, Art, Music) required and completion of 600 hour internship prior to start. Bilingual skills preferred. POSITION DETAILS: Per Diem. Schedule varies based on department needs. LOCATION: Madera, CA

Description Child Life Specialist - Social Services at Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital The Child Life Specialist plans and implements a Child Life Program which is focused upon the emotional and developmental needs of the hospitalized child, adolescent, and family. S/he works with members of the Medical, Nursing, Social Service, Chaplaincy, and Volunteer Services staff to provide a comprehensive and integrated range of therapeutic activities. Utilizes age related concepts when communicating with patients and families, administering medications, using medical equipment, participating in diagnostic or other procedures and when teaching Patients/Families. S/he is able to evaluate work performance to assure an effective Child Life Program from development through implementation. Shift Details: On Call/Per Diem, Supplemental, 12-hour Variable shifts (Day/Evening)...

Overview $4,000 sign-on/retention bonus The Child Life Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is a regional service providing programming throughout central and southern New Hampshire.Our goal is to help children and families acclimate to the healthcare environment and to understand and manage challenging and stressful situations.Patients and their families are our number one priority. The post holder provides and supports the psychosocial development of children who are hospitalized. They provide therapeutic and developmental activities or creates treatment plans compatible with medical and psychosocial needs, interests, and capabilities to assist in the adjustment and coping with the hospital environment or setting. This is a Monday-Friday position, located on the Inpatient Pediatric Unit in the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. This position includes a $4,000 sign-on/retention bonus. This is available to external hires only, and certain conditions apply....

Child Life Specialist ( Job Number: 231204 ) Description The Child Life Specialist II is responsible for implementing a psychosocially and developmentally supportive program for hospitalized children and families. Provides appropriate guidance for volunteers and students. The child life specialist is a member of the pediatric health care team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normal life patterns, prevent significant developmental disruption, and mitigate psychological distress throughout their health care experience. Acts as an advocate for children and their families with the hospital and uses their knowledge of child development to enhance the hospital environment for pediatric patients. This is a PRN role Why BayCare? Our network consists of 15 community-based hospitals,...

Summary The Child Life Specialist contributes to excellent patient experience by assessing, educating, preparing and supporting patients and families in the health care system. The child life specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience. How You Make a Difference At Cook Children’s, everyone should feel like family. The Child Life Specialist supports the full patient experience by providing focused psychosocial, emotionally safe care to patients, siblings and families. The Cook Children’s Experience Standards of connection, collaboration and elevating experiences are upheld through a culture of respect that values inclusion, diversity and health equity; empathy, listening, engagement, encouragement, communication, and an appreciation of partnership and teamwork. How We Make a Difference The Patient, Family...

Description Child Life Specialist @ Swedish First Hill Full Time Day Shift Hiring Bonus and relocation for full time, eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients. The Child Life Specialist provides emotional and social support to patients and their families by conducting educational and recreational programs that minimize the psychological trauma for hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents. Plans and provides age and developmentally appropriate experience to ensure continued cognitive and emotional growth. Adds to quality of patient care through observation, documentation, and communication with other members of the healthcare...

Description Child Life Specialist - Social Services at Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital The Child Life Specialist plans and implements a Child Life program which is focused upon the emotional and developmental needs of the hospitalized child, adolescent, and family. S/he works with members of the Medical, Nursing, Social Services, Chaplaincy, and Volunteer Services Staff to provide a comprehensive and integrated range of therapeutic activities. Individualizes patient care using age related concepts based on the unit population assigned for neonates (0-1 month) infants (1 month to Age 1) toddlers (1-2 years), preschoolers (3-5 years), school age (6-12 years) and adolescents (13-17 years) by applying age related concepts, including knowledge of growth and development, safety needs, collection and interpretation of data, treatments and care typically required and participating in the evaluation of care....

Summary The Urgent Care Center child life specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system. The child life specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field Certified Child Life Specialist, by exam is required CPR - BLS certification is required within 60 days of hire Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. LP123 Additional Information CCMC

Summary The Child Life Specialist is responsible for assessing, educating, preparing and supporting patients and families in the health care system. The Child Life Specialist will collaborate with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience.  *** This position is not full time *** Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field Completion of Child Life Internship is required Certified Child Life Specialist must be obtained within one year of hire CPR - BLS is required within 60 days of hire Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Additional Information CCMC

Summary The Emergency Department child life specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system. The child life specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field Certified Child Life Specialist, by exam is required CPR - BLS certification is required within 60 days of hire Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. LP123 INDMED Additional Information CCMC

Summary The Child Life Specialist is responsible for assessing, educating, preparing and supporting patients and families in the health care system. The Child Life Specialist will collaborate with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience.  Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field Completion of Child Life Internship is required Certified Child Life Specialist must be obtained within one year of hire CPR - BLS is required within 60 days of hire INDMED Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Additional Information CCMC

Description Child Life Specialist - Family Support Services at Providence Alaska Medical Center Responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs with the emphasis on the Pediatric patients' and families' positive adjustment to hospitalization. Provides interventions to circumvent the negative psychological impact of hospitalization and illness. Hours: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Days, 40 Hours Per Week. Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system. $10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. In this position you will: Obtain information from medical records, allied health professionals and patient/family upon admission to...

Description Child Life Specialist at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center The Child Life Specialist provides emotional and social support to patients and their families by conducting educational and recreational programs that minimize the psychological trauma for hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents. Plans and provides age and developmentally appropriate experience to ensure continued cognitive and emotional growth. Adds to quality of patient care through observation, documentation, and communication with other members of the healthcare team. Serves as a resource on child development issues. Actively collaborates with multidisciplinary team to advocate for patient and family needs. Demonstrates a commitment to family-centered care. Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or related field. National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child...

Description Functioning as a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting children, teens, and family members in the health care setting by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities, education and preparation for medical procedures, and emotional support of the child and family. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or a closely related field and Coursework/Training: Child life specific clinical training experience (e.g., practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting and Coursework/Training: Trained in child development principles and impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families: Application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs of children and families...

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applicants for a Laboratory Specialist Intermediate or Senior to support the laboratory of Michael E. Engel, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division and Vice Chair for Research. The Engel laboratory is dedicated to understanding the molecular pathogenesis of childhood cancers with the goals of translating discoveries forward to benefit patients and backward to reveal fundamental underpinnings of human health and disease. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strong technical and organizational skills, to enable both our scientific and programmatic goals while managing day-to-day laboratory operations. The Engel lab is housed in Medical Research Building 4 (MR4) on the UVA campus. Our laboratory culture is characterized by core values of service, ownership, accountability and excellence. Our mission is to reveal the molecular foundations of complex biology that is clinically...

The Child Health Research Center in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia is seeking applicants for a Lab Specialist (Various Levels) to work in the laboratories of Drs. Ariel Gomez and Maria Luisa Sequeira-Lopez. The Lab Specialist will work closely with the PIs and other lab members to support research projects that rely on a variety of mouse and cell culture models. The lab focuses on plasticity and fate of the renin cells, morphogenesis of the kidney, renal vascular development and disease. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Perform a variety of experimental procedures (e.g. standard molecular biology, tissue processing, histochemical assays, bright-field and fluorescence microscopy). • Assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives. • Prepare stock solutions and other reagents. Be available to assist other investigators in the lab as needed. • Assist in...

NICU Developmental Specialist - Tampa ( Job Number: 232579 ) Description BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest NICU Developmental Specialist (Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist) who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community in Tampa . St. Joseph's Children's Hospital treats more children than any other hospital in Tampa Bay so parents can rest assured their child will receive the best expert care close to home. With 80 pediatric physician specialists representing 25 medical and surgical disciplines, the team ensures the highest quality pediatric care for children, even those with the most complex or chronic conditions. The NICU Developmental Specialist evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for our tiniest patients based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy or physical therapy. This position will also be...

Description Recreational Therapist at Providence ElderPlace (PACE) in the Seattle, WA area. Schedule: Mon-Fri, Day shift Job Description: The Recreational Therapist provides a variety of therapeutic social, recreational and diversional events for participants. Conducts individual assessment to identify the participants' individual interests/needs. Develops and implements an appropriate variety of individual and group activities. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning. Coordinates the recreation documentation for her/his assigned group of participants. Assists with training and supervising assigned volunteers. Providence PACE/ElderPlace is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible through clinics, home visits and more. Join our team to help empower elders in your community to live active, independent lives....

Pediatric Speech Therapist - Outpatient ( Job Number: 232638 ) Description BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest Pediatric Speech Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community in Plant City . South Florida Baptist Pediatric Rehabilitation offers skilled therapy in a fun outpatient setting just for children. Therapy is designed to meet the needs of each child and family we serve. We specialize in disorders such as genetic syndromes, developmental delays, orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, and feeding and swallowing disorders. The Speech Therapist evaluates and develops plan of care to implement specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of the profession of Speech Language Pathology. Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical...

Summary Cook Children’s Health Care System will, for the first time ever, have a clinic dedicated to the needs of children with complex medical needs.  The clinic will be a hybrid model and serve as a transitional medical home for those children with medical complexity who need access to a PCP or need more intense support at critical times such as after a hospital admission or acute change in their health status.  The clinic will also serve as a consulting service to PCPs who may need some assistance with managing a complex plan of care for their patients.  Patients can be referred to this clinic by their PCPs, specialists, and other sources outside of our system.  The clinic will provide ancillary support to families; such as access to a social worker, RN care coordinator, and a dietician.  We will use a team-based approach to provide comprehensive and customized care.  The team will work closely with our specialists to ensure that care is coordinated and evidence-based clinical...

Description Recreational Therapist - PACE/ElderPlace in Everett, WA. Schedule: Mon-Fri, Day shift Job Description: The Recreational Therapist provides a variety of therapeutic social, recreational and diversional events for participants. Conducts individual assessment to identify the participants' individual interests/needs. Develops and implements an appropriate variety of individual and group activities. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning. Coordinates the recreation documentation for her/his assigned group of participants. Assists with training and supervising assigned volunteers and/or youth job program assistants/student interns and their activities. Leads facility-wide participant-centered events. Providence PACE/ElderPlace is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible through clinics, home visits and...