Our teams at Good Samaritan Hospital are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Child Life Activity Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Works in collaboration with Pediatric Nursing Management to provide for the developmental needs of hospitalized children age 0-21 to include advocating for psychosocial, emotional, physical and cognitive needs. Decreases the anxiety and/or trauma with illness and hospitalization through interventions, which promote play, learning, mastery, self-expression, and peer interaction.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Child Life internship program of 400-650 hours under a Certified Child Life Specialist
- Bachelors Degree in Child Life/ Child Development/ Human Development
- Experience in working with children and adolescents.
- Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS)
