Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Inpatient Pediatrics
Carle
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Inpatient Pediatrics
- Category
- Allied Health
- Position Type
- As Needed (PRN)
- Remote
- No
- Shift
- Day
- Schedule
- M-F 4,10hr shifts/wk 7a-5:30p
- Holiday Requirements
- Department rotation
Overview
Responsibilities
Essential Functions |
| Integrates into practice full consideration of the chronological age, developmental level, and the cultural diversity of the patient
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| Works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient and family.
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| Carries out psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs, strengths, and concerns
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| Utilizes developmentally appropriate explanations, sensory information, hands-on exploration and medical/therapeutic play to explain medical information to children and adolescents.
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| Facilitates family involvement and supports patients and families in adjustment to illness/injury as well as hospitalization
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| Creates coping plans with patients and assists in designated activity during stressful procedures (e.g. diversion, guided imagery, deep breathing). Provides and supports nonpharmacological pain management.
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| Provides safe, developmentally appropriate play and peer interactions to patients to aid in the normalization of the hospital environment
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| Supports families through the initial stages of grief and bereavement in regards to the death of a parent, sibling, or the child's own impeding death
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| Documents patient information pertaining to Child Life services provided
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| Assists with pediatric unit programs and events to provide activities and entertainment to patients and families through community engagement
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| Develops educational resources for staff, patients, and the community.
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| Participates in training and mentoring students pursuing clinical preparation within the Child Life department.
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| Oversees the inventory of medical and developmental play items throughout the hospital.
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| Functions as a mandated reporter, reporting suspicions of child abuse and/or neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services
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| Perform other duties as assigned.
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Department Specific Job Function |
Provides medical play and/or diversion tactics during painful procedures |
Oversees the inventory of donated supplies within Pediatrics |
Directs unit volunteers |
Qualifications
Educational Requirements | ||
Education Level | Field of Study |
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Bachelor's Degree | Child Development | Or |
Bachelor's Degree | Related Field |
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Education Note: | including the 10 required courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals |
Licensure/Certification Requirements | |
Licenses/Certifications |
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Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) | And |
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) |
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Completion of child life internship in accordance of Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) | Upon Hire |
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Experience Requirement | ||
Work Experience | Length of Experience |
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| 1+ years |
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Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements |
Ability to relate well to people of diverse backgrounds, and thorough understanding of the effects of health inequities on patients and families. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop quick rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Must take initiative to serve the needs of patients and assist fellow team members. |
Carle Health Company Overview
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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