Job Description

Job Summary:

To provide children with age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management and coping strategies, and play and self-expression activities and to provide information, support, and guidance to parents, siblings, and other family members.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate play activities for the ambulatory pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness.
• Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.
• In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals.
• Develops and implements in-service training to staff in the field of child life.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, and other representatives from pediatric disciplines.
• Ease a childs fear and anxiety with therapeutic and recreational play activities.
• Foster an environment that incorporates emotional support and fosters coping during treatment and procedures.
• Introduce distraction and interactive objects within the clinic.
• Encourage understanding and cooperation by providing non-medical preparation and support for children undergoing tests, surgeries, and other medical procedures.
• Advocate for family-centered care.
• Engage and energize children and families by coordinating special events, entertainment, and activities.
• Consider the needs of siblings or other children who may also be affected by a childs illness or trauma.
• Direct pre-admission hospital tours and resources, and consultations with outpatient families.
• Support families confronting grief and bereavement issues.
• Provide information and resources for parents and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications - External

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 480 hours in a child life internship, fellowship or paid clinical child life work experience is required.

Education

• Bachelors degree in child life or related field such as child and family studies, psychology, child development, recreational therapy and early childhood education is required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in child life or related field such as child and family studies, psychology, child development, recreational therapy and early childhood education preferred.

Disclaimer

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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