Child Life Specialist

Overview

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

• Child Life Specialist, Days
• Full time; 8am-5:30pm (Monday - Friday, plus weekend rotation)
• Bachelor degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies or related field required
• Certification in Child Life or eligible to be certified in Child Life required
• BLS (American Heart Assoc) required

This position is located at Children’s Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center.

Position responsible for assessing the emotional, psychosocial, educational, recreational, and therapeutic needs of patients and families; also responsible for providing patient and family education, procedural support, psychosocially supportive interventions, and play activities based on assessments; serves as a liaison between parents and professionals for the Child Life Department; collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the child life process to facilitate the delivery of patient care.

Education: Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development;
Family Studies or related field

Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Child Life by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) or be eligible to sit for the exam;
Certified in Basic Life Support or CPR Certification required

Experience / Knowledge /

Skills:

Completion of a 480-hour internship program;
Less than two (2) years experience as a Child Life Specialist

• Delivers child life services at a beginner level, according to the Child Life skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population.
• Assesses and interacts with patients and families using developmentally appropriate play to address psychosocial needs and provide a therapeutic, safe environment.
• Assists patients and families in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss; participates in patient/family teaching using developmentally appropriate and medically accurate teaching aids; prepares patients and families for medical and surgical procedures or visitation to pediatric or adult ICUs.
• Provides supervision to child life volunteers.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes professional growth by meeting mandatory continuing education and skills competency; supports department goals; serves as preceptor/mentor to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences; models service standards for safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Location:
  
  Houston, TX (Children’s Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center)
• Job type:
  Full-time

Note:

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