Child Life Specialist | Evening Shift
Core
Support pediatric patients and families through therapeutic play, pre-procedural preparation, and psychosocial interventions to enhance the hospital experience.
Role type
Child Life Specialist (IC)
Builds
Therapeutic play programs and individualized care plans for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic play facilitation, pre-procedural preparation, psychosocial assessment, program development, multidisciplinary collaboration, documentation
Preferred skills
Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS), Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct therapeutic play sessions tailored to developmental needs; Offer pre-procedural preparation to minimize stress; Assess and prioritize children based on psychosocial risk; Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans; Support families coping with loss, grief, or bereavement; Provide education to patients and families regarding illness and coping techniques
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC