Pediatrics

Child Life Specialist - Pediatrics

Elliot Hospital - Women's and Children's Services are dedicated to addressing the specific health and wellness needs of women and their children. Elliot treats more pediatric patients than any other non-teaching hospital in Northern New England, and is the only Pediatric/Adolescent Center in Greater Manchester. The Pediatric/Adolescent Center has a 17 bed capacity. We care for ill and injured children year round, with an average of 925 patients per year.

Provision of Child Life services is a quality benchmark of an integrated child health delivery system and an indicator of excellence in pediatric care. Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the healthcare team.

Coordinates all phases of assessment of the emotional, educational, and recreational needs of hospitalized patient and other health care experiences of children and families

Promote effective coping through play, education, and self-expression activities

Prepare children for hospitalization, clinic visits, surgeries, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures

Fosters positive relationships; both within the hospital and community

Orients/educates hospital staff to the psycho-social needs of children and their families

Educating patients, caregivers, families, and the general public about the needs of children under stress

Adheres to the Child Life Council Code of Ethics

Bachelor's degree with emphasis on human growth and development, education, psychology, or a related field of study preferred

Previous experience working with hospitalized and healthy children preferred. Certified Child Life Specialist required.

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date

Accrued Earned Time 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week

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