What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elliot Health System - Child Life Specialist - Child Life (Pediatrics) - Per Diem - Must be Certified Child Life Specialist position at SolutionHealth?
2 years of experience required as Child Life Specialist to qualify
Child Life Specialist – Child Life (Pediatrics)
Who We Are :
Elliot Hospital’s Women's and Children's Services are dedicated to addressing the specific health and wellness needs of women and their children. Elliot treats more pediatric patients than any other non-teaching hospital in Northern New England, and is the only Pediatric / Adolescent Center in Greater Manchester. The Pediatric / Adolescent Center has a 17 bed capacity. We care for ill and injured children year round, with an average of 925 patients per year.
About the Job :
Provision of Child Life services is a quality benchmark of an integrated child health delivery system and an indicator of excellence in pediatric care. Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the healthcare team.
What You’ll Do :
Coordinates all phases of assessment of the emotional, educational, and recreational needs of hospitalized patient and other health care experiences of children and families
Promote effective coping through play, education, and self-expression activities
Prepare children for hospitalization, clinic visits, surgeries, and diagnostic / therapeutic procedures
Fosters positive relationships; both within the hospital and community
Orients / educates hospital staff to the psycho-social needs of children and their families
Educating patients, caregivers, families, and the general public about the needs of children under stress
Adheres to the Child Life Council Code of Ethics
Who You Are :
2 years of experience as Child Life Specialist required for per diem
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on human growth and development, education, psychology, or a related field of study preferred
Previous experience working with hospitalized and healthy children preferred
Certified Child Life Specialist required
Why You’ll Love Us :
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
Accrued Earned Time
403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 / year for full time coded employees over 30 hours / week
Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
Salary : $4,000
