Child Life Specialist - Child Life - Full Time - Days - Must Be Child Life Certified

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! ​Job Description: Child Life Specialist – Pediatrics Who We Are: Elliot Hospital’s Women's and Children's Services are dedicated to addressing the specific health and wellness needs of women and their children. Elliot treats more pediatric patients than any other non-teaching hospital in Northern New England, and is the only Pediatric/Adolescent Center in Greater Manchester. The Pediatric/Adolescent Center has a 17 bed capacity. We care for ill and injured children year round, with an average of 925 patients per year. About the Job: Provision of Child Life services is a quality benchmark of an integrated child health delivery system and an indicator of excellence in pediatric care. Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the healthcare team. What You’ll Do: - Coordinates all phases of assessment of the emotional, educational, and recreational needs of hospitalized patient and other health care experiences of children and families - Promote effective coping through play, education, and self-expression activities - Prepare children for hospitalization, clinic vi...