Child Life Spec I - Le Bonheur Job
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Memphis, TN, USSummary Responsible for development,
coordination and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and
recreational Child Life Program for patients based on an
understanding of normal development and the impact that illness,
injury, disability, and hospitalization have on this process.
Participates in the coordination of events; assumes responsibility
for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and
interactions for patients and their families to support
development, meet emotional needs, and provide diversion. Under
direct supervision, actively manages the psychosocial experience of
patients and families during the medical experience. Models
appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and
Values.Education/Experience/Licensure Education/Formal TrainingWork
ExperienceCredential/LicensureREQUIRED:BA/BS Child Development,
Child Life or closely related field.Completion of a child life
internship in a pediatric facility. Eligible for child life
certification. Certification in Child Life by the Child Life
Certifying Committee of the Child Life Council required within one
(1) year of hire. Effective June 1, 2018: New Hires and Transfers
are required to have current AHA "Heartsaver" Certification.
PREFERRED: N/AExperience in pediatric healthcare
facilityBLSSUBSTITUTIONS
ALLOWED:N/AN/AN/AKnowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of children's
reactions and coping mechanisms in hospitalization and illness.
Excellent communication skills with ability to obtain the
cooperation of patients and patient families. Skill and ability to
role model professional skills and behaviors. Demonstrates
competency in performing the essentials functions of the job.
Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient and family
centered care. Demonstrates collaborative orientation to working
with patients and families. Ability to implement therapeutic play
activities for individuals and group Ability to assess patient
behavior. Ability to build and maintain cohesive teams. Ability to
work rotating shifts. Key Job Responsibilities Assesses, develops,
and implements appropriate individual treatment plans based on
assessments of child's development, medical plan, and available
support systems. Participates in interdisciplinary healthcare teams
and provides consultation regarding the development
status/individual needs of the child to promote adaptation to
treatment. Facilitates a variety of play interventions which
promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery.
Provides support during procedures as requested. Provides clinical
interactions in a manner supporting the tenets of patient and
family centered care. Physical Requirements The physical activities
of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing,
walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive
motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical
requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50
lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force
frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity
including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform
an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing
data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or
extensive reading. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as
exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. PI187992700
Keywords: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Memphis , Child Life Spec I - Le Bonheur Job, Other , Memphis, Tennessee
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