Apply for JobJob ID89150LocationAurora, ColoradoFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularAdd to Favorite JobsWhy Work at Children's.Here, it's different. Come join us.
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare
excellence for more than 100 years.
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researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of
child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a
celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.
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Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric
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all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,
11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than
10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric
care specialties.
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possible care to each child and family we treat.
That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,
advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different
identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we
can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the
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A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and
motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's
different.Job OverviewThe Child Life Specialist (CLS) works in health care and community
settings to address the psychosocial, emotional, and family concerns that
accompany the illness and injury of infants, children, adolescents, and
youth. The CLS utilizes developmentally appropriate information, procedure
support, emotional processing, play, self-expression and empowerment to
improve the coping and adjustment of patients and families. As a member of the
psychosocial team, the CLS collaborates with the multidisciplinary
healthcare teams to ensure that emotionally safe, family-centered care is
being provided to patients and families. In addition, the CLS takes an
active role in developing and maintaining resources, planning, and
facilitating special events and providing educational opportunities throughout
Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and the community.The Child Life
Specialist (CLS) works in health care and community settings to address
the psychosocial, emotional, and family concerns that accompany the
illness and injury of infants, children, adolescents, and youth. The CLS
utilizes developmentally appropriate information, procedure support,
emotional processing, play, self-expression and empowerment to improve the
coping and adjustment of patients and families. As a member of the
psychosocial team, the CLS collaborates with the multidisciplinary
healthcare teams to ensure that emotionally safe, family-centered care is
being provided to patients and families. In addition, the CLS takes an
active role in developing and maintaining resources, planning, and
facilitating special events and providing educational opportunities throughout
This position will be supporting Cardiac ICU (CICU) and Cardiac
Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) UnitAdditional InformationDepartment Name: Child Life - CPCU and CICU
Job Status: 80hrs FT
Shift: Tuesday- Saturday 9-530pQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development,
Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related fields.
Experience: Successful completion of 00 hours of child life internship
under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist.
Certification(s): Current Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).ResponsibilitiesPOPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
Neonate - 30 days to 1yr
Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the
following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the
functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
Provides, develops, and implements child life services that provide For
