Job Title: Child Life Specialist PRN - (As needed)
Department: Child Life
Location: Plano Medical Center
Shift: Various shift
Job Type: As needed, On-site - Pick up 3 to 4 per month - Weekend shifts also available
Why Children's Health
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
POSITION SUMMARY
Celebrating 50 years in 2024, our Child Life Department plays a vital role in enhancing the overall well-being and quality of life of our pediatric patients and their families during difficult times. Our Child Life Department at Children’s Health continues to collaborate with the medical staff to support patients and families throughout their medical journey, providing support during procedures, new diagnoses, and promote normalization and positive coping through play.
Our Children’s Medical Center, Plano is expanding or new Inpatient tower to 140 beds, in late 2024, significantly enhance the capacity to provide care to more pediatric patients and their families. The additional 300,000 square feet will undoubtedly create more space for innovative care delivery and further enhance the patient experience. Our team is made up of 28 Child Life Specialists, Music Therapists, Child Life Assistants, and functions as a multi-disciplinary team. We have two playrooms, and our team sits on multiple hospital wide committees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Document patient's developmental needs, coping and plan to facilitate mastery in patient medical records and recognize subtle changes in patient psychosocial assessment.
- Facilitate coping assessment, individual and group support, procedural and surgical preparation and support, medical play and coordinate and initiate involvement in appropriate community activities.
- Prepare siblings for visitation and anticipated events related to treatment and provide sibling support and provide psychosocial support and opportunities for continued coping and normal growth.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the healthcare team and initiate support to parents/caregivers regarding developmental needs and interventions for their child.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Child Life Intern in accordance with ACLP
EDUCATION
- Required: Four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Preferred: Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: Child Life Specialist Professional Certification or ability to obtain certification within eighteen months of hire date.
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
