Child Life Specialist Job at WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh, NC

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  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals
  • Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Overview: The Child Life Specialist, in collaboration with pediatric service team members, is responsible for assessing the psycho-social, developmental, and cognitive needs of patients, while enriching the hospital experience for pediatric patients and their families through preparation, education, coping support, alternative focus, and developmental care, to ensure the best possible experience for the child and family. Meets child life competencies and other skills/activities in accordance with the job description. Participates in child life departmental meetings and other related functions. Oversees, educates, and acts as a resource for child life students and volunteers in pediatric service areas. Demonstrates increasing proficiency in clinical skills. Displays strong interdisciplinary and family collaboration skills. Creates and develops educational resources. Participates in internal, external, and local associations/committees. Coordinates and supports community outreach initiatives inclusive of special visitors to pediatric service areas and Children?s In-Kind Donation intake and distribution. Department Description:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit   .

EOE

Licensure: Certified Child Life Specialist Required - Within 6 Months of Hire Education: Bachelor's Degree Child Life Or Family Studies Or Related Field Required Experience: 1 Year Clinical - Child-Life Program And Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Preferred

Job Tags

Internship, Local area,

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