Child Life Specialist Outpatient Surgery

Child Life Specialist Outpatient Surgery

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

This position starts at a minimum hourly rate of $27!!

Schedule: Part Time Wednesday through Friday 6:30a 3:00p plus 1 weekend day every 7 weeks

Shift: Days

Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Assess the developmental needs and risk factors of infants-young adults and provide resources appropriate to promote positive coping skills and diversional needs while establishing therapeutic relationships.
• Utilize researched based best practice methods and modalities of preparing pediatric patients for stressful healthcare experiences and procedures.
• Provide emotional support to assist with patient/family coping and utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate positive coping during procedures and throughout the healthcare experience.
• Utilize play as a primary resource for patients/siblings to enhance coping, promote opportunities for mastery/control and socialization while utilizing all technology and innovative resources available.
• Support education and skills of interdisciplinary team to advocate/enhance atraumatic care and comfort techniques throughout AdventHealth and serve as a resource for staff.
• Assist healthcare team in de-escalation interventions and plans of care for patients and those with developmental delays, sensory sensitivities, and/or behavioral concerns.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Entry-level professional competency in child life related skills
• Ability to learn and advance clinical skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to communicate with others in a clear and professional manner on the phone, in person, and in writing

Field of Study: In Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology or related field.

Licenses and Certifications: Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS) Certification is Required within one year of Start date.

Qualification Requirements: Bachelor's (Required), and successful completion of 600-hour child life internship prior to first day of employment.

Pay Range: $20.97 $38.99

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.