Aya Healthcare
Child Life Specialist
Bonus available for qualified candidates Works under the supervision of leadership and Child Life team to assist the child and/or family in their adjustment to hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan by providing pre/post procedural/surgical teachings, emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and medical play to enhance understanding. Collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and administer an individualized plan of care, adhering to the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals. Job Specific Duties Assists the patient/family in their adjustment to the hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan. Provides educational interventions using developmentally appropriate explanations. Offers emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and engages in medical play to enhance patient understanding. Provides Child Life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families. Covers caseload thoroughly and prioritizes patients based on the Association of Child Life Professional's guidelines for the standard of care; plans & organizes daily routine; meets deadlines for assigned projects. Develops a productive work environment that incorporates volunteers into daily programming through delegating, valuing input, empowering, and providing feedback. Establishes and maintains a healthy, balanced, and therapeutic relationship with the patient and family within the integrated healthcare system based on their needs. Identifies & addresses the learning needs for patients/families; identifies inhibitors to learning process & readiness to learn; adjusts teaching strategies based on age, ethnic & gender issues. Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field CCLS - Certified ChildLife Specialist required within 1 year of hire American Heart Association AED - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Completion of Child Life internship following the Association of Child Life Professionals current standards (if candidate has validated Certification from the ACLP, then this requirement will be waived) Champions for Children, Passionate Innovators, Dedicated Team Members At Nicklaus Children's, our mission is to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child. This means being a trusted partner to children and their families, not only in times of illness, but throughout their lives in many ways. Ultimately, it's being a champion for children every day. From treating the most critically ill infants in Miami to reaching children through virtual technology, our primary goal at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is to CREATE a healthy future for every child. At the region's only freestanding hospital for children, your expertise and empathy will enable kids from birth to age 21 to live a full and rewarding life, and give you the opportunity to make a lifelong impact. Whether you want hands-on experience with leading procedures, want to take part in award-winning training and development, or are looking for a unique environment that rewards you for making a difference in the lives you encounter, then this is your home.
Bonus available for qualified candidates Works under the supervision of leadership and Child Life team to assist the child and/or family in their adjustment to hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan by providing pre/post procedural/surgical teachings, emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and medical play to enhance understanding. Collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and administer an individualized plan of care, adhering to the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals. Job Specific Duties Assists the patient/family in their adjustment to the hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan. Provides educational interventions using developmentally appropriate explanations. Offers emotional support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during painful procedures, and engages in medical play to enhance patient understanding. Provides Child Life assessments and normalizes the hospital environment for patients and families. Covers caseload thoroughly and prioritizes patients based on the Association of Child Life Professional's guidelines for the standard of care; plans & organizes daily routine; meets deadlines for assigned projects. Develops a productive work environment that incorporates volunteers into daily programming through delegating, valuing input, empowering, and providing feedback. Establishes and maintains a healthy, balanced, and therapeutic relationship with the patient and family within the integrated healthcare system based on their needs. Identifies & addresses the learning needs for patients/families; identifies inhibitors to learning process & readiness to learn; adjusts teaching strategies based on age, ethnic & gender issues. Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field CCLS - Certified ChildLife Specialist required within 1 year of hire American Heart Association AED - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Completion of Child Life internship following the Association of Child Life Professionals current standards (if candidate has validated Certification from the ACLP, then this requirement will be waived) Champions for Children, Passionate Innovators, Dedicated Team Members At Nicklaus Children's, our mission is to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child. This means being a trusted partner to children and their families, not only in times of illness, but throughout their lives in many ways. Ultimately, it's being a champion for children every day. From treating the most critically ill infants in Miami to reaching children through virtual technology, our primary goal at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is to CREATE a healthy future for every child. At the region's only freestanding hospital for children, your expertise and empathy will enable kids from birth to age 21 to live a full and rewarding life, and give you the opportunity to make a lifelong impact. Whether you want hands-on experience with leading procedures, want to take part in award-winning training and development, or are looking for a unique environment that rewards you for making a difference in the lives you encounter, then this is your home.