Child Life Specialist

This job posting is no longer active.

  • Owensboro, KY
  • Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
  • Emergency
  • Full-time - Evenings
  • Work Hours: M-F 12:00- 8:30PM
  • FTE: 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)
  • Req #: 23578
Save Career Saved
Share:

Summary

Job Summary

Provides information and guides emotional support for families by encouraging development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences, particularly those related to healthcare and hospitalization.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Collaborates to coordinate service delivery with families and appropriate team members across the continuum and makes necessary referrals.
  • Communicates with members of the health care team to provide optimal care of patients and families.
  • Identifies, assesses, and responds to child/family needs; includes in this process age-specific developmental needs for patients, infants to adolescents, seen in a medical service.
  • Advocates for and addresses the psychosocial/spiritual/developmental/ cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care.
  • May prepare patients for surgery, procedures, or other related events.
  • Develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, reliable, and beneficial.
  • May provide a psychosocial assessment of patient's ability to cope with hospitalization and develop strategies to enhance the patient's abilities.
  • Provides timely and effective interventions for families in emergency/crisis situations.
  • Educates parents and staff to provide preparation, assessment and developmental support services for children and families.
  • Represents child life and manages activities of child life on evenings, weekends or holidays, as assigned.
  • Documents in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with professional standards.
  • Uses evidence-based practice to direct clinical choices.
  • Participates in the team's group problem solving and program planning.
  • Handles difficult situations pro-actively and collaboratively at the point of service.
  • Develops new programs or projects to meet the needs of service area.
  • Participates in department or hospital committees as directed.
  • Maintains appropriate records and statistics.
  • Orders and maintains materials for service and program needs.
  • Represents Owensboro Health and Child Life in community-based activities such as donor events when needed.
  • Establishes annual goals and effectively works to meet these goals.
  • Continues for professional development through participation in seminars, course work, and/or hospital educational programs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology required upon hire
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
  • No experience required
  • CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist through Association of Child Life Professionals required within 6 months of employment in this position AND
  • BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judegment.
  • Works under minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Occasionally
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Related Careers

Location