Child Life Specialist
LCMC Health
Child Life Specialist
LCMC Health
Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care
Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.
GENERAL DUTIES
Facilitates child life services in the assigned area. Prioritizes patient care needs on a daily basis and assigns staff, students and volunteers.
Assesses and evaluates patients and their families to gather appropriate information to establish effective therapeutic interventions. Identifies and compares various developmental levels and needs, matches interaction and activities based on developmental and emotional needs.
Demonstrates an understanding of patient's illness, identifies prognosis and limitations and implements activities accordingly to help patients understand and cope with the illness. Assists patients and families with the diagnosis, treatment, disease process and hospitalization.
Assists patients in minimizing stress & anxiety by providing activities that encourage coping, normalization, expression of feelings and a sense of mastery and control. Uses developmentally appropriate play experiences as a primary tool in assessing and meeting the child’s psychosocial needs in the health-care setting.
Develops a plan-of-care based on assessment of child’s development, temperament, coping style, medical plan and available social support using therapeutic play as a diagnostic and treatment tool. Documents child development actions by completing records.
Identifies and mobilizes resources as necessary for developmental intervention, procedural/surgical preparation, medical play, coping education and family support.
Sets-up and organizes activity areas, provides design input for patient areas, to promote use, orientation, personalization, provide comfort and security.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of experience Clinical- pediatric healthcare/ Completion of Child Life Internship
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree Child Life, Child Development, Child & Family Studies, Psychology
Preferred: Master's Degree Child Life, Child Development, Child & Family Studies, Psychology
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred: Certified Child Life Specialist Association of Child Life Professionals
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Eligible to become CPR certified, CPI trained, Trach Trained.
CPR certification.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL
POPULATION SERVED
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s40+ specialtiesand our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
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You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care
LCMC Health is a non-profit health system in Louisiana that operates nine hospitals, urgent care centers, and physician practices to serve communities across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Its care model coordinates services across facilities to treat the whole patient, supported by a family-like, hospitable culture. The system stands out through its local, community-focused network and non-profit mission, along with collaborations with universities to bring current care and train new providers. Its goal is to deliver the best possible care for every person in its communities and guide the Gulf Coast toward a healthier future.
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