This role offers the profound opportunity to transform challenging moments in a child's life into experiences of hope, comfort, and resilience during their cancer journey
Job Summary
This role offers the profound opportunity to transform challenging moments in a child's life into experiences of hope, comfort, and resilience during their cancer journey.
The specialist will provide age-appropriate explanations, therapeutic medical play, and visual aids for procedures including port accessing, lumbar punctures, and radiation therapy.
Candidates must possess strong skills in growth and development, coping interventions, and collaboration with health professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Matching Summary
This role offers the profound opportunity to transform challenging moments in a child's life into experiences of hope, comfort, and resilience during their cancer journey.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Procedural support for children
Therapeutic medical play
Family stress reduction counseling
Developmental assessment skills
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Nice-to-have
Experience with cancer journeys
Holistic care approach
Strong communication skills
Adaptability across hospital departments
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field
Completed Child Life internship (600 hours)
Professional Child Life Certification (CCLS) or eligibility