JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position will work as needed Child Life
Specialist Come work where we specialize in you! We have nearly 2,000
reasons for you to consider a career with Prevea Health-they're our
employees. We're an organization that values kindness, responsibility,
inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. At Prevea, we provide continuous
education, training and support so every member of the team contributes
to our success. Together we are the best place to get care and the best
place to give care. Job Summary The Child Life Specialist (CLS) at HSHS
St. Vincent Children's Hospital and Prevea Clinic is responsible for
providing activities, procedural preparation and emotional support
designed to help patients and their families cope with the stress of a
hospital experience. With an understanding of child growth and
development and the impact that medical experience can have on this
process, the Child Life Specialist is a resource for other
professionals. As an integral part of the health care team, the Child
Life Specialist is an advocate for the needs of children and families.
What you will do Facilitates improvements and on-going maintenance of
pediatric play spaces and waiting rooms to promote child and family
-friendly environments. Provides care plans for individuals or groups
based on assessment of the child's development, temperament, coping
style, culture, spirituality, potential stressors, family needs and
social supports. Provides psychological preparation, support and
distraction for potentially stressful experiences. Provides
consultation regarding the unique needs of children and families to
promote healthy coping with potentially stressful events and
circumstances. Provides follow-up care for children and families,
where necessary and appropriate. Coordinates and facilitates school
re-entry for children who have a chronic illness. With the family's
permission, we will provide educational resources to students and school
faculty about the children who will be coming back to their classes.
Provides support and safe outlets for patients and families to
communicate their anxieties about medical experiences.
Provides/educates on non-pharmacological techniques for pain management.
Coordinates patients and families with appropriate programs such as
Make A Wish, Bravery Bead program, camps and scholarships. Use
medical play and developmentally appropriate language and teaching tools
to ensure adequate preparation for medical interventions and encourage
understanding the mastery of diagnosis, medical care and experiences.
Provides opportunities for developmentally appropriate play and
activities for the purpose of distraction, as an outlet for feelings and
to ease fear and anxiety as well as helping to normalize the
environment. Records census for any additional consultations For
full info follow application link. Prevea is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/BABE2DA59C85463C
