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+1 (555) 596 5085
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Experience
Experience
San Francisco, CA
Child Life Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Yundt, Nikolaus and Cartwright
San Francisco, CA
Child Life Specialist
- Assists in developing and implementing programming
- Organizes and provides design input for activity areas to provide comfort and security
- Responds to department leadership and/or Development Department staff to provide necessary information for grant and donor proposals
- Provides program development for the assigned clinical area
- Provides education, preparation and therapeutic intervention for medical events to help children and families cope based on developmental and emotional level
- Support, direct and assess the performances of the Child Life Assistants. Is active in the training and supervision of students and volunteers
- Performs developmental and psychosocial assessments of patients
Chicago, IL
Child Life Specialist PRN
Chicago, IL
Altenwerth-Schaden
Chicago, IL
Child Life Specialist PRN
- Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter-department processes
- Works with volunteer program to select, train, schedule and supervise volunteers for the specified portion of the Child Life Program
- Maintains adequate amounts of supplies, equipment, and material, within budget guidelines, necessary to provide child life services
- Participates in quality improvement activities pertinent to scope of services
- Initiates and assists with individualized distraction measures and pain minimization/control activities
- Individualizes care based on patient and family consultation and response to interventions
- Decreases the anxiety and/or trauma with illness and hospitalization through interventions, which promote play, learning, mastery, self-expression, and peer interaction
present
Los Angeles, CA
Child Life Specialist Team Lead-emergency Department
Los Angeles, CA
Spencer-Auer
present
Los Angeles, CA
Child Life Specialist Team Lead-emergency Department
present
- Provides supervision of staff and students as assigned, including clinical supervision, performance management, and developmental coaching
- In collaboration with manager, establishes clear and consistent role and responsibilities for all child life staff within the assigned unit
- Works with department leadership team to develop and implement innovative staff recognition and retention strategies
- Provides consultation to develop departmental standards and role models professional behaviors that promote a positive image of child life
- Represents and provides the child life perspective on hospital-wide committees
- Leads regularly scheduled group meetings in collaboration with manager for assigned area
- Participates in the review, revision, and development of Policies & Procedures to reflect hospital and professional practice standards
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life
University of Oregon
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life
Skills
Skills
- Professional knowledge of Child Life theory and practice
- Ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritize
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu in all patient areas and sustains appropriate professional boundaries with patients, caregivers and staff
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Interprets the mission, goals and philosophical base of the department, professional group, and/orInstitute whenever necessary
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, hospital staff, community representatives and visitors
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Plans, implements, and evaluates short and long term goals to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of the pediatric and neonatal patients
- Serves as a patient and family advocate through the philosophy of family centered care
- Provides education and supervision of student interns for the Child Life Department
- Assists with on-boarding and mentoring of new teammates and Child Life interns
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Serve on the Supportive and Palliative Care service within the Baylor System and attends weekly team meetings as well as palliative care training seminars
- Assess psychosocial needs of children and their families prior to implementation of therapeutic interventions
- Understand and offer age-appropriate explanation of key aspects of disease, anticipatory grief, death, loss and bereavement to children, their parents or other adult family members
- Select and implement therapeutic activities as an outlet for expression and normalcy, for children or grandchildren or other relation to a palliative care patient
- Implement legacy and memory-making activities for the entire family; as well as provide suggestions for activities outside of the hospital setting
- Provide grief and bereavement interventions, both preceding and for a period following the death of the relevant family member; including early grief processing sessions for children and adolescents, educational sessions for parents/grandparents with information and resources for additional support, and age-appropriate preparation for death and memorial services
- Educate medical center personnel working with children, whose parent or other close family member has a life-threatening condition, as to age-appropriate anticipatory grief and grief responses. Additionally provides informational presentations to increase personnel’s understanding and utilization of child life services
- Participate in development of policies and procedures for the Supportive and Palliative Care Child Life Team and for the Supportive and Palliative Care service
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Child Life Specialist Pediatrics Department Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides appropriate play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization
- Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art
- In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist
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Child Life Specialist PRN a Resume Examples & Samples
- Two years minimum experience in the Child Life profession. An exceptional candidate with outstanding personal qualities and work experience may be considered
- Completion of a Child Life internship in a qualified Child Life program, minimum of 450 hours, under the supervision and advisement of a qualified Child Life Educator
- Certified or eligible for Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council of the Association for the Care of Children’s Health
- Must have and maintain professional affiliations and associations with individuals, organizations and institutions related to Child Life
- Maintains and respects patient confidentiality
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
- Current Certification as a Child Life Specialist
- Bachelor's Degree in Child Life related field
- Minimum of 480 hour clinical internship
- Prefer one year of paid Child Life experience
- Professional knowledge of Child Life theory and practice
- Understand and utilize evidence based practice concepts, including play, preparation, and assessment
- Understand human/child growth and development theory and practice
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Possess personal computer skills
- Ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritize
- Possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Assesses patients and facilitates play interactions with regard to developmental level, interest, capabilities, life situations, special concerns, and stress vulnerability potential related to illness, injury and health care. Documents assessments when appropriate
- Institutes an individualized program of activities and/or behavioral strategies as needed for patients in consultation with nursing staff and other involved members of the health care team. Participates in patient’s discharge planning as appropriate
- Provides play opportunities and other therapeutic interventions to promote understanding and prepare patients for health care experiences, to foster growth and development, and prevent adverse consequences of hospitalization
- Provides procedural, emotional and bereavement support to patients/families. Assess needs for outpatient psychosocial care and recommends referrals
- May manage a volunteer service program to support Child Life Program activities
- Serves as a clinical resource to pediatric staff, parents, volunteers, students, and other hospital staff in areas where children are treated. Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on child development, child life, and the impact of illness, injury and health care on patients and families
- Baccalaureate degree in education, child development, child life psychology or related field
- Completion of a Child Life internship of 480 hours from an accredited Child Life program is required
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides emotional support to pediatric patients and families, enabling family unit to cope with stresses of hospitalization
- Provides developmentally appropriate activities and materials to further social, emotional, physical and cognitive/intellectual growth. Adapts activities and materials to individual physical limitations
- Participates in the patient’s education process
- Develops and maintains effective communication mechanisms with staff, physicians and patients/families and nursing management
- Implements the Child Life Program within the constraints/expectations of the organization
- Participates in activities related to JCAHO accreditation process
- Responsible for activities related to students and volunteers in the Child Life Program
- Acts as a resource on children’s issues throughout the hospital and the community
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Child Life Specialist, Certified Resume Examples & Samples
- Works with the multidisciplinary team to provide education to patients and families and to formulate and implement a plan of care
- Assists with planning, presenting and evaluating in-service education
- Works with the Child Life Assistants and Volunteer Services to on-board and evaluate volunteers as needed
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides opportunities for and facilitates a variety of play and activity forms, which promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery. Uses developmentally appropriate methods in preparing children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Extends support and offers counsel to family members, with respect to their own stress and needs. Supports family bonds and utilizes family strengths in the care of the child. Offers counsel specific to the impact of health care experience
- Provides consultation on the impact of environmental factors on the childs adaptation to hospitalization and treatment. Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping. Provides emotional support during identified stress points
- Provides child health care education. Provides or cooperates with programs, which assure continuity in the childs normal life experience, e.g. school programs, personal and holiday celebrations
- Provides inter-disciplinary in-service on child development and the impact of illness, injury, and hospitalization on children and families
- Provides consultation to the health care team regarding the developmental status and individual needs of children to promote adaptation to treatment. Documents Child Life services in the patients care record, as well as program service statistics
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience in healthcare setting preferred
- Bilingual preferred
- Minimum 480 hour internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist
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Child Life Specialist NE Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides education, preparation and therapeutic intervention for medical events to help children and families cope based on developmental and emotional level
- Assists patients and families with relaxation techniques to decrease stress, increase coping skills, and cooperation during tests and procedures
- Organizes and manages special events, special guests, support groups and other regularly scheduled events
- Participates in the orientation, direction and development of Children's Hospital volunteers
- Supervises Practicum/Internship students in the capacity of a Certified Child Life Specialist
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences
- Ensures each child's program is consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
- Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life. Monitors the effectiveness of the program
- Master's degree and one (1) year post-graduate master's preferred
- Child Life Specialist certification preferred
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Child Life Specialist PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides for the developmental needs of hospitalized children age 0-21 to include advocating for psychosocial, emotional, physical and cognitive needs
- Decreases the anxiety and/or trauma with illness and hospitalization through interventions, which promote play, learning, mastery, self-expression, and peer interaction
- Initiates and assists with individualized distraction measures and pain minimization/control activities
- Educates staff and the community concerning the developmental needs of hospitalized children, reactions of children to illness and hospitalization, and family centered care
- Individualizes care based on patient and family consultation and response to interventions
- Utilizes infection control policies and principles in handling and cleaning of supplies/equipment
- Advocates for policy and standards of care which support the special needs of children and families
- Provides school re-entry, transitional presentations, and disability awareness presentations to promote adjustment, tolerance, and acceptance of those with disabilities
- Monitors use and condition of supplies, equipment and materials, including donated and purchased items, to ensure safety
- Maintains adequate amounts of supplies, equipment, and material, within budget guidelines, necessary to provide child life services
- Participates in quality improvement activities pertinent to scope of services
- Documents patient involvement in child life programming by keeping daily records of all interventions, charting on patients, and sharing pertinent information with staff
- Assists in providing community outreach programs within the hospital and community on children’s health care needs
- Communicates with Child life leadership on plans, activities, new ideas and administrative needs of specific programs
- Works with volunteer program to select, train, schedule and supervise volunteers for the specified portion of the Child Life Program
- Participates in management and organization of activity centers by selecting supplies/equipment appropriate for patient needs, utilizing supplies/equipment in an efficient and economical manner, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
- Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter-department processes
- Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care
- Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of staff and patients
- Ability to cope with death and/or loss of developmental function
- Must be willing to assist to meet the needs of the ED, FMEC, and Pediatric units
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with ill or injured children, adolescents and their families to ease the anxiety and stress that comes with hospitalization
- Ease the trauma of hospitalization by providing interaction, play and relaxation. Develops and implement activities such as art, cooking, recreation, and play to comfort the patient
- Develop and evaluate treatment plans for children
- Help children understand medical care, diagnosis and procedures. Accompany children through medical procedures. Educate family and staff on techniques
- Assists in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Maintains age-appropriate supply of therapeutic play materials (e.g., arts, crafts, games, books,); evaluates the need for equipment and supplies
- Facilitates daily interactions and interventions with patients and staff. Organize special events and special guests. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the interdisciplinary team
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Offers programs to allow the children to play, learn and interact with others in an emotionally and physically safe environment
- Organizes and provides design input for activity areas to provide comfort and security
- Provides and facilitates activities for the children that promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery
- Develops plan-of-care based on assessment of child's development, temperament, coping style, medical plan and available social support
- Uses therapeutic play in facilitating child's mastery and coping with the health-care experience, and as a diagnostic and treatment tool
- Uses knowledge of patient/family coping styles, learning styles and needs based on developmental level, emotional state, cultural and religious practices, physical and cognitive limitations, and language barriers
- Identifies and demonstrates the basic principles of
- Provides emotional support and stress reduction techniques
- Records patient care information in the medical record and/or the daily census sheets, and shares information with the care giving team
- Assess children's response to illness, hospitalization and/or treatment
- Completion of a 480 hour internship, required
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development/Child Life or related field
- Certified by the Child Life Commission
- Thorough knowledge of basic practices in child development
- Master's degree
- Two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist
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Child Life Specialist Per Diem Resume Examples & Samples
- Orients hospital staff to the psychosocial needs of children and their families
- Provides psychosocial care for the children by creating varied activities that match the patient's condition and need
- Refers appropriate patents to hospital school
- Allows patient/family to make decisions to maximize feelings of control
- Interprets the child's perception of his/her diagnosis and treatment as revealed through play and other means of communication
- Assist family members with their adaptation to the child's illness by offering support and counsel
- Refers appropriate patients for adjunct services (i.e., parenting programs, support groups, counseling)
- Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Child Development, or related field, required
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Child Life or related field
- Certified as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- 2 years clinical experience
- Previous work experience with healthy infants, children and adolescents, as well as, working knowledge of children and/or adolescents under stress
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Bft Child Life Specialist Needed for Mgh Resume Examples & Samples
- 0 Organizes and directs a therapeutic program that meets the developmental, emotional, and healthcare needs of children. Works with other Childlife Specialists to implement and manage Childlife Programs for pediatric patients throughout the MGH
- 1 Utilizes therapeutic techniques, such as play therapy, emotional support and medical preparation, to decrease anxiety, form positive coping skills, and continue normal development
- 0 Provides counseling for patients and families regarding patient’s hospitalization, e.g. emotional support and integration of child and family into therapeutic interventions. Advocates for the patient and/or family in order to ensure identified patient/family outcomes. Prepares children, adolescents, and families for procedures, surgery, or hospitalization according to their developmental understanding. Accompanies patients/families to treatment areas to provide appropriate coping and support
- 1 Collaborates with MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) leadership staff in the identification of current and future program goals. Establishes, achieves, and evaluates program goals. Coordinates the MGHfC Parent Advisory Committee
- 2 Responsible for the development and growth of new programs, e.g., the pediatric preadmission program and the oncology sibling support group, pet therapy, music therapy and Artist in Residence
- 3 Trains, supervises, and schedules students and volunteers working in the Childlife Program of the MGHfC. Observes and evaluates the performance of students and maintains ongoing
- 2 years experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Assesses, individualizes, and evaluates plan of care based on family/patient physical, developmental, emotional, and recreational needs. Communicates plan to interdisciplinary team members and family
- Provides developmental stimulation, therapeutic play and activities, age-appropriate education and preparation for medical procedures, and support to patients and family members. Assists patients and family members in coping with the stresses associated with healthcare experiences
- Partners with hospital staff and family members in the development of the patient’s plan of care, matching expectations with family needs and values
- Complies with patient care documentation standards per departmental policy
- Provides oversight of volunteers and/or students as needed
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- May orient new staff to department and/or unit responsibilities, as well as to the role and functions of child life on-call
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field
- Minimum of two years of experience as a paid Child Life Specialist and/or Recreation Therapist
- Master’s degree preferred
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Child Life Specialist Team Lead-emergency Department Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with the selection, training, coaching, and retention of unit child life staff
- Provides supervision of staff and students as assigned, including clinical supervision, performance management, and developmental coaching
- Implements and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures
- In collaboration with manager, establishes clear and consistent role and responsibilities for all child life staff within the assigned unit
- Mentors and role models appropriate clinical practice, customer service, team work and problem solving behaviors in an environment that fosters teamwork cooperation, respect, and diversity
- Builds on strengths and opportunities for the team
- Leads regularly scheduled group meetings in collaboration with manager for assigned area
- Works collaboratively with manager to identify measureable outcomes for the team that are in line with the nursing and the enterprise strategic plans
- Works with manager to identify and implement solutions to team needs
- Works with department leadership team to develop and implement innovative staff recognition and retention strategies
- Represents and provides the child life perspective on hospital-wide committees
- Conducts departmental and organizational in-services for students, interns, and/or hospital staff
- Ensures services meet professional standards and regulatory requirements
- Facilitates department unit staff surrounding development of goals, and producing and tracking measurable outcomes
- Assures sufficient training and supervision of volunteers
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field and 5 years of experience as a Child Life Specialist
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- May orient new staff to department and/or unit responsibilities
- Eligible for Child Life and/or Therapeutic Recreation certification, including completion of internship and required coursework
- Child Life and/or Therapeutic Recreation certification preferred
- Child Life and/or Therapeutic Recreation certification required within 2 years upon hire.
- Completion of all clinical competencies and attend all assigned departmental in-services within 12 months from hire
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies or related field
- Certification in Child Life by the Child Life Council
- 3+ years experience as a Child Life Specialist
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann
- Delivers child life services at a competent level, according to the Child Life skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population
- Ensures the delivery of child life services through the assessment of and interaction with patients and families using developmentally appropriate play as a tool in assessing and meeting the child’s psychosocial needs, providing a therapeutic and safe environment according to the age/needs of the patient/population served
- Assists patients and families in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss; participates in patient/family teaching by using developmentally appropriate and medically accurate teaching aids and techniques in such a way that knowledge is increased and emotional needs are supported; prepares patients and families for medical and surgical procedures or for the visitation to pediatric or adult ICUs
- Communicates child life issues as they relate to pediatric health through the provision of lectures and programs both in the community and within the health care system; provides in-services/workshops to health care staff and trainees having direct patient care
- Coordinates Child Life Internship Program and Volunteer Program; supervises child life students and volunteers
- Ensures staff competency skills are met on an on-going basis
- Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time/supply management and accuracy of practice
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Baccalaureate degree in Child Life or closely related field with 1-2 years of experience in Child Life setting is required. Masters preferred
- Completion of a 480 hour Child Life internship under the direct supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist required
- Certification as a Child Life Specialist is preferred, Certification as a Child Life Specialist is required within 6 months of hire
- Assists patients and families in coping with illness and hospitalization
- Provides developmentally appropriate preparation and education to patients and families regarding their healthcare experiences
- Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in an effort to support a family centered care approach to services
- Provides individualized therapeutic interventions to assist with support of emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs
- Normalizes environment to reduce impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping
- Provides legacy and bereavement support for patients and families encountering grief as needed
- Provides program development for the assigned clinical area
- Maintains an appropriate, safe and supportive environment for children and families in the patient care setting
- Participates in meetings including but not limited to patient care rounding, unit meetings and Child Life staff meetings
- Works alongside Manager and Child Life staff pertaining to donations, budget for resources and supply needs
- Participates in volunteer training, support and supervision
- Adheres to infection control policy set forth by institution
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 year of experience with hospitalized children
- Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field
- Child Life Council verified Internship hours (minimum 480 hours)
- Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Understanding of developmental barriers influenced by hospitalization, proficiency in prioritizing, effective communication skills, and ability to quickly build rapport with child and families of diverse populations
- Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, hospital staff, community representatives and visitors
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- One year of experience with hospitalized children
- Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field
- Child Life Council verified internship hours (minimum 480 hours)
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Work requires knowledge of medical procedures, diagnosis, medical/therapeutic play, and child development at a level normally acquired through completion of a Child Life Internship and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Family Studies, Child Development, or related field
- Requires approximately 1-3 months on the job experience in order to gain understanding of departmental policies and procedures.Child Life Specialist certification required
- The Child Life Specialist is required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide age appropriate intervention in relation to the physical, emotional, and psycho-social well being of children of all ages, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds
- Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with pediatric patients and their families, and with various other hospital personnel when gathering and exchanging patient progress/treatment information
- Work requires analytical skills necessary to plan and design therapeutic play programs for patients, observe and note significant behavioral problems or accomplishments, and understand and explain routine medical procedures to pediatric patients to allay fears and anxieties
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge and understanding of growth and development, cognitive and psychosocial needs of the ill child
- Excellent assessment and report writing skills
- Excellent interactive skills with children
- Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, physicians, and other professionals
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships among health care team members
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and demands
- Two (2) years experience in working with children
- Team work experience
- One year of clinical experience in acute care setting preferred
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Growth and Development, Recreational Therapy or related field
- Eligible for certification as a Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Certifying Commission
- Four to six months internship experience including six weeks training in pediatrics preferred
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides appropriate play activities for the ambulatory pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness
- Develops and implements in-service training to staff in the field of child life
- Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, and other representatives from pediatric disciplines
- Ease a child's fear and anxiety with therapeutic and recreational play activities
- Foster an environment that incorporates emotional support and fosters coping during treatment and procedures
- Introduce distraction and interactive objects within the clinic
- Encourage understanding and cooperation by providing non-medical preparation and support for children undergoing tests, surgeries, and other medical procedures
- Advocate for family-centered care
- Engage and energize children and families by coordinating special events, entertainment, and activities
- Consider the needs of siblings or other children who may also be affected by a child's illness or trauma
- Direct pre-admission hospital tours and resources, and consultations with outpatient families
- Support families confronting grief and bereavement issues
- Provide information and resources for parents and members of the interdisciplinary team
- Performs other related duties as directed
- 480 hours in a child life internship, fellowship or paid clinical child life work experience is required
- Master's degree in child life or related field such as child and family studies, psychology, child development, recreational therapy, early childhood education preferred
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- 4,000 hours or 2 years of experience as a Child Life specialist in a healthcare setting
- Experience in leadership, supervision, training, and program development
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Organizational and analytical skills
- Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences
- Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families
- Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization
- Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family
- Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement
- Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families emotional and developmental needs
- Provides clinical support and/or supervision of Child Life staff and students
- Assists in developing and implementing programming
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families' emotional and developmental needs
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Child Life Specialist, Senior Staff Resume Examples & Samples
- Co-Director of Camp Molly
- Provides child life services to palliative and hospice patients and bereaved families in both home and ambulatory settings
- Works with patient, siblings and family providing memory making and bereavement services
- Expertise in perimortem care
- Content expert for bereavement; provides education component to Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy team
- Partners with the psychosocial professionals on the Palliative Care team
- Works with Nemours Fund for Children’s Health for ongoing fundraising to provide continued funds for the position and camp
- Other memorial activities throughout the hospital, such as the Remembrance Service
- Three years or more pediatric/specialty experience
- Child Life Certification
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification within 6 month of employment
- Member of professional specialty organizations (Child Life Council)
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Assesses and documents patients' developmental level, emotional state, understanding of hospitalization and procedures using informal assessment techniques throughout the hospital stay
- Participates in psychosocial, interdisciplinary and/or departmental team meetings and communicate developmental and psychosocial needs of children
- Manages play materials, supplies and equipment for playrooms by assuming responsibility for its cleanliness and storage
- Maintains inventory of both donated and purchased goods
- Represents the Child Life program in appropriate Children Hospital's committees
- Minimum of two years and 4000 hours of professional Child Life clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Supervises patients and siblings in the outpatient playroom
- Plans and facilitates activities and interventions in group and individual settings to help patients and caregivers cope with medical situations and meet their developmental, emotional and cultural needs
- Observes and assesses patients, siblings and caregiver/patient interactions and provides information when appropriate to clinicians
- Models developmentally appropriate interactions for patients, caregivers and staff
- Facilitates the orientation, adjustment, and ongoing support of patients and caregivers to the health care experiences, illness or disability and advocates for them within the medical environment
- Provides medical procedure preparation, support, and accompaniment whenever necessary to support the patient and/or caregivers
- Communicates and documents patient and caregiver interventions as appropriate
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu in all patient areas and sustains appropriate professional boundaries with patients, caregivers and staff
- Provides supervision for child life students and volunteers
- Interprets the mission, goals and philosophical base of the department, professional group, and/orInstitute whenever necessary
- Maintains quality and effectiveness of patient services through implementation of and compliance with all departmental and/or Institute policies and procedures, PI activities, and yearly program assessment
- One to two years experience in an outpatient child life program and hospital setting preferred
- Child Life Internship with completion of 480 hours of clinical experience under Certified Child Life Specialist in accredited Pediatric Hospital required
- Must have certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council or certification must be obtained within one year of hire
- CPR and Choking Infants/Children/Adults certification required
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs developmental and psychosocial assessments of patients
- Collaborates with the health care team to plan appropriate interventions, provide appropriate education to patients and their caregivers, help reduce patient stress and anxiety, and build and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and organizations/groups that support pediatric patients and programs
- Supports patients through difficult tests, procedures and sometimes drastic changes due to chronic or acute illness, treatment and recovery
- Promotes the role of parents and other family members as full partners on the health care team and promotes the philosophy of patient- and family-centered care
- Develops and/or participates in outreach and educational activities to educate families, staff and the community about issues and services related to ill and hospitalized children
- Demonstrates, maintains and directs a variety of skills regarding children during hospitalization or in ambulatory settings
- Orients, supervises and evaluates volunteers
- Supervises other department employees as appropriate
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs developmental and psychosocial assessments of patients. Collaborates with the health care team to plan appropriate interventions, provide appropriate education to patients and their caregivers, help reduce patient stress and anxiety, and build and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and organizations/groups that support pediatric patients and programs
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field by hire date to a position
- Minimum Qualification: Fourteen week internship under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist
- Preferred Qualification: One year experience working in a healthcare environment.Experience as a CLS preferred. NICU experience preferred
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Child Life Specialist PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or Child Development and a Child Life internship program of 400-650 hours under a certified Child Life Specialist
- Must be Certified under the specifications for Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council, Inc., or eligible to sit for Child Life Certification exam
- Must obtain certification within 18 months of hire date
- American Heart Association BLS provider obtained within 6 months of hire
- Knowledge and understanding of growth and development theories of play, family dynamics, and development assessment. Basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures as well as knowledge of reactions of children and families to illness and healthcare experience. Facilitation of interventions to support coping and minimize stress and anxiety. Working relationships to support a collaborative approach to caring for ill children
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Child Life Specialist Orlando Resume Examples & Samples
- Entry-level professional competency in child life related skills
- Ability to learn and advance clinical skills
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to communicate with others in a clear and professional manner on the phone, in person and in writing
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology or related field
- Completion of Child Life internship under a certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Professional child life certification through the Child Life Professional Certification Examination (Preferred)
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides comprehensive child life services for PICU, P4, P5, PCICU, ZONE, NICU, ED and outpatient areas as needed
- Functions as a key member of the healthcare team, communicating all relevant developmental and psychosocial information to other team members via charting, participation in team meetings, etc. Responds immediately to all formal and informal consults submitted
- Makes all appropriate patient and family referrals for specialty programming
- Participates in planning and implementation of special events and programming
- Provides supervision to volunteers
- Maintains professional development and competency
- Participates in individual and clinical group supervision
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field
- Must obtain Certified Child Life Specialist certification within one year of employment
- Eligibility for Child Life Certification includes completion of a minimum of 480 hours of child life clinical experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- M.S. /M.A. in Child Life or related field
- Completion of Child Life internship in a hospital setting that included work with pediatric oncology patients
- Child Life Certification or take exam within 4 months of hire
- Incorporates a variety of child-centered, therapeutic interactions into interventions that support children, grandchildren, and young siblings of adult patients in coping with hospitalization, illness, treatment, and grief and bereavement issues
- Educate children of adult patients for treatments, procedures, and/or surgery by using developmentally appropriate clinical education
- Develop, coordinate and facilitate group education and support programs such as CLIMB. Actively contribute to program development as a member/leader of Supportive Care Medicine work teams
- Provide consultation to the health care team regarding the developmental status and individual needs of the patient and family in order to promote optimal adaptation to hospitalization and treatment. Communicate observations, assessments and recommendations for care to other members of the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner through participation in interdisciplinary rounds, verbal reports and concise documentation in the medical record
- Develop and conduct in-service training related to Child Life and developmentally appropriate care for patient care provider, college students and the community. Train and supervise Child Life interns and students
- Communication - Expresses ideas clearly and constructively (written and spoken, upward and downward, one-on-one and with groups)
- Customer Service - Seeks to understand customer needs and works to exceed customer expectations (internal and external)
- Initiative - Looks for opportunities to improve performance; manages time, work, and relationships effectively and efficiently
- Professionalism - Treats others with respect; abides by the institutional values; displays a positive and cooperative attitude; adheres to the workplace Code of Conduct and compliance policies
- Stewardship - Identifies efficiencies to reduce redundancy and/or elimination of tasks resulting in savings of cost, resources, and or/time
- Teamwork - Works proactively and collaboratively with others to streamline work and achieve mutual goals
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Beachwood Ambulatory Surgery Center Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Assesses the developmental, social and physical needs of an assigned pediatric population and provides appropriate interventions, such as preparations and therapeutic play
- Assesses and documents patient's developmental level, emotional state, utilizes hospitalization and procedures using informal assessment techniques throughout the hospital stay
- Provides diversional activities in the playroom/activity room and bedside based on individual capabilities and needs
- Manages play materials, supplies and equipment for playrooms by assuming responsibility for its cleanliness and storage; maintains inventory of both donated and purchased goods
- Minimum of two years and 4000 hours of professional Child Life clinical experience in a hospital setting REQUIRED
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Child Life Specialist Lead Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides day-to-day supervisory support to Child Life staff, managing clinical coverage strategies and supporting staff as needed to ensure excellence in patient care
- Collaborates closely with the Director of Patient and Family Centered Care to ensure fiscal stewardship with respect to the budget
- Manages plans for Child Life events, serving as a liaison as needed to external partners in the community
- Provides family/child education regarding diagnosis, treatment and the impact of hospitalization to increase understanding and minimize trauma and disruption in normal growth and development
- Utilizes stress-reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping during procedures and throughout hospital experience
- Uses developmentally appropriate and medically accurate information to prepare children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures, as defined in the Child Life preparation protocol. Psychological preparation will be provided in such a way that knowledge is increased and emotional needs are supported
- Provides medical play to allow children to explore, express, cope and gain a sense of mastery and control over their hospitalization and related fears, fantasies and concerns
- Assesses patient's need for therapeutic, developmental and social/recreational play and provide as appropriate
- Works as a member of the health care team to address developmental, emotional, psychosocial and individual needs of patients to promote coping and adjustment to hospitalization
- Extends support to family members with respect to their needs, cultural values and beliefs
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Advocate for patient and Family Centered Care
- Establish rapport and orients the patient and family to the hospital environment
- Support the child's relationship with parents, siblings and peers
- Help the patient and family make the transition from home to hospital and from hospital to home
- Collect, assess and record information regarding the patient and/or family to identify developmental level and psychosocial needs
- Develop, update and implement individualized child life plans for priority patients
- Document in the electronic chart in compliance with the child life policy and standards
- Communicate developmentally appropriate explanations regarding medical encounters to patients and families
- Assist patients and parents in understanding the issues of hospitalization and illness through preparation and post-procedural debriefing
- Provide emotional support to patients during medical procedures through stress point coping techniques
- Cooperatively communicate patient needs and normal child development issues with health care staff through documentation, rounds, patient care conferences and meetings
- Refer patients and families to appropriate services and supporting programs as needed
- Discuss death, bereavement, loss and related issues with patients, siblings and families, when appropriate
- Maintain an environment which is safe, supportive and developmentally based
- Provide therapeutic activities for supervised individuals and patient groups, which encourage expression of feelings and promote a sense of mastery and understanding of health care experiences
- Support, direct and assess the performances of the Child Life Assistants. Is active in the training and supervision of students and volunteers
- Bachelors degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Psychology or a related health care major
- Completion of a 480 hour Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist
- This reflects eligibility requirements to sit for the Child Life Professional Certification Examination with the Child Life Council, Inc., Bethesda, MD
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Designs activities that promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children
- Serves as an advisor to hospital staff on the psychosocial needs of children and their families
- Utilizes health care play, developmentally appropriate activities, volunteer workers and educational materials to help children and families adjust to the hospital environment and to prepare them for events related to illness and hospitalization
- Assists with process improvement studies in the areas of psychosocial and developmental disciplines
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Per Diem Child Life, Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Identifies and mobilizes resources as necessary for developmental intervention, procedural/surgical preparation, medical play, coping education and family support
- Provides orientation/teaching/preparation to patient and family regarding health-care experiences and personnel
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, or related field, required. Master’s degree, preferred
- Child Life certification must be obtained within 18 months of date of hire
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Child Life Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Baccalaureate degree in child life or closely related field with 1-2 years of experience in child life setting is required. Masters preferred
- Completion of a 480 hour child life internship under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist required
- Certification as a child life specialist is preferred
- Participates in meetings included but not limited to; patient care rounding, unit meetings and child life staff meeting
- Works alongside manager and child life staff pertaining to donations, budget for resources and supply needs
