What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist - Day Surgery position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
6:30 AM
Shift End Time
3:00 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Experience
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family
Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
6:30 AM
Shift End Time
3:00 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
- N/A
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver within 30 days of employment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Organizational and analytical skills
- Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
- Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
- Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
- Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
- Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
- Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families emotional and developmental needs.
- Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
- Provides clinical support and/or supervision of Child Life staff and students.
- Assists in developing and implementing programming.
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family
Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
