Child Life specialist
On-site
Core
Providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during, and after medical procedures to lessen hospital stress.
Role type
Child Life Specialist
Builds
Support for children and families in a pediatric hospital setting
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic play, developmentally appropriate activities, education, creative expression, coping skills training
Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic play opportunities, assist children with coping skills, utilize developmentally appropriate play and preparation, support children and families during medical procedures