CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST
Company: Cooper University Hospital
Location: Camden
Posted on: May 21, 2023
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Job Description:
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing
extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary
professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and
enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment,
technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our
employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a
comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working
conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career
opportunity by offering professional development. -Discover why
Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South
Jersey.The Child Life Specialist will assess the psychosocial needs
of patients and their families to offer and implement supportive,
therapeutic interventions such as preparation for health care
encounters, procedural support and coping strategies, and
opportunities for various types of play.The Child Life Specialist
will be an advocate for pediatric patients and visitors and serve
as a resource for other hospital staff in areas of child
development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, age
appropriate and developmentally appropriate interactions, and
bereavement support. -Responsibility1. Provides Child Life services
in pediatric units as assigned and in other units as consulted2.
Assesses psychosocial and developmental needs of patients/families
and implements or adapts services and goals as needed3. Utilizes
therapeutic interventions such as psychological preparation,
procedural support, therapeutic play, medical play, bereavement
support, etc. to facilitate coping with hospitalization4. Provides
developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed education and
emotional support for children about health care encounters, the
hospital environment, new diagnoses or injuries, grief, etc.5.
Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the
patient's electronic health record6. Works as part of the
multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, educate, and
advocate for patient- and family-centered care7. Delegates
appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers,
supervises practicum students as assigned8. Complies with
professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with
the Association of Child Life Professionals0-2 years required. 3-5
years preferred.Bachelors in Child Life or related field, or a
Bachelors with a completed Child Life Certification Certified Child
Life Specialist (CCLS), or must obtain certification within 12
months of hire -Skills/ Qualifications
Keywords: Cooper University Hospital, Camden , CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST, Other , Camden, New Jersey
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