Child Life Spec II - PRN

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South.

Responsible for development, coordination and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and recreational Child Life Program for patients based on an understanding of normal development and the impact that illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization have on this process. Participates in the coordination of events; assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and interactions for patients and their families to support development, meet emotional needs, and provide diversion.

Under direct supervision, actively manages the psychosocial experience of patients and families during the medical experience. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

• Assess, develop, and implement appropriate individual treatment plans based on assessments of child's development, medical plan, and available support systems.
• Participate in interdisciplinary healthcare teams and provide consultation regarding the development status/individual needs of the child to promote adaptation to treatment.
• Facilitate a variety of play interventions which promote self‑healing, self‑expression, understanding and mastery.
• Provide support during procedures as requested.
• In coordination with the clinical practice council and leadership, create, implement, audit, and maintain child life quality improvement processes.
• Provide clinical interactions in a manner supporting the tenets of patient and family centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development

1–3 years Child Life experience.

• Certified Child Life Specialist – Association of Child Life Professionals
• Heart Saver – American Heart Association

• Consistently meet expectations set by leadership.
• Knowledge of children’s reactions and coping mechanisms in hospitalization and illness.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to obtain the cooperation of patients and patient families.
• Skill and ability to role model professional skills and behaviors.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment in decision making in resolving new or unusual problems related to clinical interventions.
• Demonstrates competency in performing the essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient and family centered care.
• Demonstrates collaborative orientation to working with patients and families.
• Ability to implement therapeutic play activities for individuals and groups.
• Ability to assess patient behavior.
• Ability to build and maintain cohesive teams.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, but the incumbent may guide and assist Child Life Interns and Volunteers.

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The position requires exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 lbs of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide, and the patients they serve. We value family, team, and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South’s largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.

We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.