Child Life Specialist (Inpatient)

Job description

Overview Tthe Child Life Specialist I will utilize a family centered care approach in assuring that the psychosocial needs of the patients and families are met. The incumbent facilitates therapeutic play, coping techniques, psychological preparation, procedural support, and clinical education regarding health care experiences. This position promotes the optimum development of the patients through therapeutic individual and group activities. Responsibilities: - Facilitates the orientation, adjustment, and ongoing support of patients and caregivers to the hospital, health care experiences, illness or disability. - 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. - Provides activities and interventions in group and individual settings to help children and caregivers cope with medical situations and meet their developmental, emotional and cultural needs. - Models developmentally appropriate interactions for patients, caregivers and staff. - Maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu in all patient areas and sustains appropriate profes...