Child Life Specialist*- Children's Hospital. Per Diem. Must Have Cls Cert.

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Loma Linda, CA, United States
$32.9 - $44.25 / hourly ph
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Therapeutic play
Patient education
Age-specific developmental needs
** Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is seeking a per diem Child Life Specialist who is certified and has experience working with pediatric patients and families in a hospital setting. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to support children’s developmental needs through therapeutic play and education, while promoting a compassionate and professional environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients' age-specific developmental needs.
  • Works with pediatric patients and families to help them cope with hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play, education, and other interventions.
  • Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse internal and external workforce and patient population.

Matching Summary

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** Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is seeking a per diem Child Life Specialist who is certified and has experience working with pediatric patients and families in a hospital setting. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to support children’s developmental needs through therapeutic play and education, while promoting a compassionate and professional environment. **

Salary

$32.9 - $44.25 / hourly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • therapeutic play
  • patient education
  • age-specific developmental needs

Nice-to-have

  • culturally diverse workforce
  • cooperation among team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Child Life/Child Development
  • 500 hours Child Life internship
  • 1 year experience in child development/education
  • CLS certification required within one year of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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