Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Child Life Specialist- Procedural Services
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Child Life Specialist- Procedural Services
Child Life Specialists support children and families by using therapeutic play, education, and preparation to help patients understand medical procedures and care. The role advocates for children’s needs, collaborates with the healthcare team, and maintains therapeutic resources.
Responsibilities
Support children and families by using a variety of tactics to help patients better understand procedures and medical care.
Create developmentally appropriate strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of diagnoses or procedures through therapeutic play, education, and activities.
Advocate for the needs of children and families on an individualized basis.
Provide therapeutic strategies for patients with cognitive impairments or developmental delays to enhance the patient/family experience.
Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote optimal patient care that is family‑centered, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and psychosocially mindful.
Review and assist with care plans for patients requiring additional resources during their hospital stay.
Provide information, support, and guidance to parents and family members.
Deliver non‑direct patient care tasks, such as presenting learning opportunities to health care team members to educate on best approaches, appropriate interventions, and communication strategies to improve the patient experience.
Act as a resource for Trinity Health Grand Rapids to assist pediatric and other patients who would benefit from Child Life Services.
Coordinate education and maintain therapeutic supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human development, family studies, child and family studies, or a related field.
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
Minimum 600‑hour completed clinical internship.
Preferred clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
Strong communication, advocacy, and collaboration skills.
Highlights
Magnet‑designated facility with active shared decision‑making councils.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403(b), and education assistance.
Commitment to compassionate, person‑centered care guided by core values and the Gospel.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Responsibilities
Support children and families by using a variety of tactics to help patients better understand procedures and medical care.
Create developmentally appropriate strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of diagnoses or procedures through therapeutic play, education, and activities.
Advocate for the needs of children and families on an individualized basis.
Provide therapeutic strategies for patients with cognitive impairments or developmental delays to enhance the patient/family experience.
Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote optimal patient care that is family‑centered, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and psychosocially mindful.
Review and assist with care plans for patients requiring additional resources during their hospital stay.
Provide information, support, and guidance to parents and family members.
Deliver non‑direct patient care tasks, such as presenting learning opportunities to health care team members to educate on best approaches, appropriate interventions, and communication strategies to improve the patient experience.
Act as a resource for Trinity Health Grand Rapids to assist pediatric and other patients who would benefit from Child Life Services.
Coordinate education and maintain therapeutic supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human development, family studies, child and family studies, or a related field.
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
Minimum 600‑hour completed clinical internship.
Preferred clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
Strong communication, advocacy, and collaboration skills.
Highlights
Magnet‑designated facility with active shared decision‑making councils.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403(b), and education assistance.
Commitment to compassionate, person‑centered care guided by core values and the Gospel.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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