Child Life Specialist
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
CH: Child Life Services (Full-Time, Variable Shifts) **Temporary
Position**
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare
team to facilitate activities consistent with patients'
age-specific (neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age,
adolescent, young adult) developmental needs. Works with pediatric
patients and families to help them cope with hospitalization,
procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play,
education, and other interventions. Utilizes interpersonal skills
to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and
professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and
cooperation among a culturally diverse internal and external
workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as
needed.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life/Child
Development or related field with an emphasis in Child Life
required. 500 hours of Child Life internship and one year
experience in child development/education center required.
Experience in hospital-based Child Life program preferred. Basic
Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Child Life Certification
exam within one year of hire.
Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English with professional
quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to
the position. Able to: relate and communicate positively,
effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and
consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and
respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach,
and collaborate; accept direction. Able to: communicate effectively
in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think
critically; perform basic math functions; manage multiple
assignments effectively; compose written material; organize and
prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve;
recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail;
work independently with minimal supervision.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
23.59
US Dollar (USD)
33.33
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , Child Life Specialist, Other , Loma Linda, California
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