Job Information
Spaulding Rehabilitation Child Life Specialist in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Child Life Specialist - ( 3291986 )
Description
Child Life Specialist Needed for Spaulding
Summary
Plan, design, implement and evaluate therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients’ psychosocial and developmental needs and facilitate adjustments to health care experiences. Delegate and oversee work of assistive personnel and participate in clinical training of student interns.
Key Responsibilities
Therapeutic programs and activities are planned, developed and evaluated per professional and departmental standards.
Activities and programs are conducted to help the individual or group of patients adjust to their health care experience.
Supplies and equipment are evaluated and selected to meet patient and budgetary needs.
Patient care rounds, conferences and family team meetings are attended to assist in planning of care to meet patient and family needs.
Patients, parents, and siblings are educated regarding the impact of hospitalization and therapeutic role of daily activities.
Documentation is completed per departmental guidelines.
Education is provided for program personnel to effectively address therapeutic needs of patients and families.
Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Education/Degree
Required
- Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Child Development or a closely related field.
Experience
Required
- Minimum one year work experience in a hospital based or rehabilitation setting as a Child Life Specialist.
Licensure/Certification
Required
- Current certification as a Child Life Specialist.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required
Demonstrated ability to provide positive patient satisfaction.
Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Preferred
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.
EEO Statement:
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.
Primary Location : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
Work Locations :
SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
300 1st Avenue
Charlestown 02129
Job : Other
Organization : Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Schedule : Per Diem
Standard Hours: : 1
Shift : Day Job
Employee Status : Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department: : SRH Therapy
Job Posting : Jun 26, 2024
Req ID: 3291986