Child Life Specialist

16 hours ago

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

Cleveland Clinic's Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center is seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families during their hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess the developmental, social, and physical needs of pediatric patients and provide appropriate interventions, such as preparations and therapeutic play.
  • Provide education, preparation, and therapeutic intervention for medical events to help children and families cope based on developmental and emotional level.
  • Assist patients and families with relaxation techniques to decrease stress, increase coping skills, and cooperation during tests and procedures.
  • Provide diversional activities in the playroom/activity room and bedside based on individual capabilities and needs.
  • Provide education and information to enhance parental understanding of hospital system and resources.
  • Participate in psychosocial, interdisciplinary, and/or departmental team meetings and communicates developmental and psychosocial needs of children.
  • Organize and manage dedicated events, special guests, support groups and other regularly scheduled events.
  • Participate in the orientation, direction, and development of Children's Hospital volunteers.
  • Supervise Practicum/Internship students as a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Manage play materials, supplies, and equipment for playrooms by assuming responsibility for its cleanliness and storage; maintains inventory of both donated and purchased goods.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in child life or child development related field.
  • Must have completed an approved Child Life Internship, at least 480 hours, directed by a Certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Child life specialists must have or earn professional certification (CCLS) through the Child Life Council within a year of appointment and maintain certification throughout their employment.
  • Must sit for exam at least annually until certification obtained.
  • Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years and 4000 hours of professional Child Life clinical experience in a hospital setting.
Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

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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