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Yale New Haven Health
Overview
Designs and provides therapeutic programs to reduce hospitalization stress and promote normal development for children and families. Facilitates positive coping through play, preparation, and collaboration with clinical teams to create child-friendly care environments.
Compensation
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Posted
3 days ago
Cleveland Clinic
As a Child Life Specialist, you will work with patients and families to improve their experience, reduce fears, and increase coping during medical events. You will assess developmental needs and provide appropriate interventions, education, and support to enhance the overall patient experience.
6 days ago
University of Virginia
The Child Life Specialist assesses and supports the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. They implement individualized care plans and provide emotional support through therapeutic play and education.
$34 / HOUR
9 days ago
Prisma Health
Provides psychosocial care and developmentally appropriate interventions, such as medical play and psychological preparation, to pediatric patients and families. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to implement individualized care plans that minimize distress and foster resiliency.
12 days ago
Loma Linda
The Child Life Specialist collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate age-specific activities for pediatric patients, helping them cope with hospitalization, procedures, and grief through therapeutic play and education. This role requires utilizing strong interpersonal skills to ensure excellent customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism within a diverse environment.
$29 - $39 / HOUR
21 days ago
Tufts Medicine
Provides developmentally appropriate play, preparation, and emotional support to pediatric patients and families to help them cope with illness and hospitalization. Acts as a resource for the healthcare team and advocates for the needs of children and their families.
$25 - $31 / HOUR
26 days ago
UMass Memorial Health
Provides psychosocial and family-centered support to pediatric patients aged 0-21 through therapeutic play and pre-procedure preparation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to reduce patient stress and implement the Kids Comfort Promise programming.
$23 - $42 / HOUR
27 days ago
Nevada System of Higher Education
Supports the psychosocial development of children during hospitalization and medical procedures. Coordinates the design and maintenance of therapeutic and educational environments within Child Life Services.
$23 - $35 / HOUR
1 month ago
Sanford Health
Develop and implement play activities and therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and their families. Collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for children's needs and promote family-centered care.
$21 - $33 / HOUR
Banner Health
The Child Life Specialist provides developmental support to children and families during hospitalization, facilitating play and activities to reduce stress and promote coping. They also offer education and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care.
2 months ago