Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.
Child Life Specialist New! Child Life Program | Part-Time | Phoenix Quick Apply!
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Position Summary
This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families, assists them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences, and maximizes the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients.
Position Duties
Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.
Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in Child Life and programs for hospitalized children. Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on growth and development, Child Life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field (Required)
Master’s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field (Preferred)
Experience
Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship (Required)
Experience working with children in a child care capacity, to include private employment or volunteer roles (Required)
Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)
Special Skills
Bilingual English-Spanish skills (Preferred)
Additional Requirements
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or obtain within 30 days of hire (Required)
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential from the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC) or obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain thereafter (Required)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, from the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) (Preferred)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Occasionally
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Reaching – Constantly
Sitting – Frequently
Standing – Frequently
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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Position Duties
Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.
Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in Child Life and programs for hospitalized children. Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on growth and development, Child Life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field (Required)
Master’s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field (Preferred)
Experience
Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship (Required)
Experience working with children in a child care capacity, to include private employment or volunteer roles (Required)
Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)
Special Skills
Bilingual English-Spanish skills (Preferred)
Additional Requirements
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or obtain within 30 days of hire (Required)
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential from the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC) or obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain thereafter (Required)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, from the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) (Preferred)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Occasionally
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Reaching – Constantly
Sitting – Frequently
Standing – Frequently
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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