Child Life Specialist

Description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Child Life Specialist to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Uses knowledge of child development, therapy, and psychology to support children and their families through hospitalization and medical procedures. Provides developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions for pediatric patients including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and education to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses the developmental, social and physical needs of pediatric patients and provides appropriate interventions, such as procedural preparations and therapeutic play.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families to minimize the stress of illness and hospitalization.
• Provides education, preparation and therapeutic intervention for medical events to help children and families cope based on developmental and emotional level.
• Assists patients and families with relaxation techniques to decrease stress, increase coping skills, and cooperation during tests and procedures.
• Provides diversional activities in the playroom, bedside, and other ancillary departments as needed based on individual capabilities and needs.
• Participates in psychosocial, interdisciplinary and/or departmental team meetings and communicates developmental and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provides education and information to enhance parental/guardian understanding of hospital system and resources.
• Promotes optimal growth and development and enhances quality of life to patients and family members.
• Plans and implements services in collaboration with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Performs assigned duties in ancillary departments as directed by management/supervisor (e.g., surgery, emergency department, outpatient clinics, etc.).

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications

Education: Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in child life, child psychology, or another closely related field to human development. Child Life Specialist certification required or must be eligible for certification, to be obtained within one (1) year of hire. Successfully completed child life internship with completion documentation. BLS certification required within (14) days of hire.

Experience: Experience in a medical or hospital setting required. 1 year Child Life work experience preferred..

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge and can demonstrate understanding of basic computer documentation systems as needed.

Language/Communication: Has the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with many different people (patients, families, visitors, members of the interdisciplinary team and others).

Mathematical Skills: Basic math

Mental Capabilities: Able to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Able to adapt and adjust to changes in patient and family needs in a tactful positive manner.

Interpersonal: Has strong interpersonal skills. Can provide emotional and developmental support to patients and families. Ability to work well with others.