Child Life Specialist, Child Life Services
St. Luke's University Health Network · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St.
Job description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting pediatric patients and families in the health care setting by planning, developing and providing developmentally appropriate and therapeutic interventions to optimize growth and development; reduce the pain, fear, and anxiety associated with illness/injury; and promote positive coping with the stress of hospitalization. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct developmental assessments and individualize care plans based on the patient’s physical, developmental, and emotional needs Participate as a clinical member of the patient care team by providing developmentally appropriate education, psychological procedural preparation, coping support...