What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist,ED position at Cook Childrens?
locationsFort Worth, TX time typeFull time posted onPosted 6 Days Ago job requisition idJR-110256
Location :
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department : Child Life
Shift :
Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours :
Summary :
The Emergency Department child life specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system. The child life specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience.
Schedule :
This role will be working 32hrs a week, varying shifts.
Qualifications :
Minimum of bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field.
Completion of child life internship
Certified Child Life Specialist, by exam, within one year of hire
CPR - BLS is required within 60 days of hire
About Us :
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE / AA, Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran employer.
Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.
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Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise—to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we're proud of our long and rich tradition of serving the community.
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