The Emergency Department Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system
Job Summary
The Emergency Department Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system.
The Child Life Specialist collaborates with other health care providers, as well as the community, to promote growth and development and facilitate positive adjustment for patients and families throughout the health care experience.
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Matching Summary
The Emergency Department Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing essential life experiences, family support & education to patients and families in the health care system.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient and family support
health care system
positive adjustment
Nice-to-have
collaboration with healthcare providers
community engagement
Key Requirements
Bachelors degree in Child Life
Completion of Child Life Internship
Certified Child Life Specialist
American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS