Child Life Specialist

4 weeks ago


Miami, Florida, United States Nicklaus Children's Health System Full time

Job Summary

Works under the supervision of leadership and Child Life team to assist the child and/or family in their adjustment to hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan by providing pre/post procedural/surgical teachings, emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and medical play to enhance understanding. Collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and administer an individualized plan of care, adhering to the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals.

Job Specific Duties

  • Assists the patient/family in their adjustment to the hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan.
  • Provides educational interventions using developmentally appropriate explanations.
  • Offers emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and engages in medical play to enhance patient understanding.
  • Provides Child Life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families.
  • Covers caseload thoroughly and prioritizes patients based on the Association of Child Life Professional's guidelines for the standard of care; plans & organizes daily routine; meets deadlines for assigned projects.
  • Develops a productive work environment that incorporates volunteers into daily programming through delegating, valuing input, empowering, and providing feedback.
  • Establishes and maintains a healthy, balanced, and therapeutic relationship with the patient and family within the integrated healthcare system based on their needs.
  • Identifies & addresses the learning needs for patients/families; identifies inhibitors to learning process & readiness to learn; adjusts teaching strategies based on age, ethnic & gender issues.
  • Interacts in a cooperative manner within the healthcare team to support and contribute to the shared patient/family focused care goals through professional communications techniques.
  • Utilizes a clinical decision-making process and critical thinking to effectively deliver patient care with all healthcare providers across the continuum of care.
  • Utilizes clinical decision making processes to achieve desired patient/family outcomes.
  • Conducts formal and informal developmental assessments of psychosocial needs of patients and families within 24 hours of consult.
  • Serves as backup preceptor for practicum students and intern students once hours set by the Association of Child Life Professionals and competencies are met.
  • Serves as unit preceptor for new hires within the Child Life department if competencies are met.
  • Provides support and collaborates professionally with Child Life Activity Assistants.


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