Child Life Specialist

2 days ago


Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time
Child Life Specialist Job Description

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting pediatric patients and their families during their hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess developmental, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients and families using a strengths-based approach.
  • Provide developmentally appropriate education for medical procedures and diagnoses, non-pharmacological pain management, therapeutic play, and emotional and bereavement support.
  • Document treatment plans and outcomes for patients within the electronic medical record.
  • Plan and implement therapeutic interventions and individual and group play experiences promoting development, self-expression, and mastery.
  • Maintain and order supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Advocate for patient and family-centered care through communication, involvement, partnership, and empowerment.
  • Provide education regarding illness, condition, treatment, procedures, and coping techniques to patients, family members, and the community.
  • Participate in monthly clinical team and committee meetings.
  • Orient and supervise volunteers and participate in education for Cleveland Clinic and visiting students.
  • Co-treat and refer patients and families to multidisciplinary services and resources as needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in child life or a related field for credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Child Life Internship, at least 600 hours, directed by a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Professional certification (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals within a year of appointment and maintain certification throughout employment.
  • Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) certification within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years and 4000 hours of professional Child Life clinical experience in a hospital setting.
Physical Requirements:

This role requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. It also requires standing and walking for extended periods, corrected vision and hearing, and working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.


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