Child Life Specialist Ne

Cleveland Clinic

Mayfield Hts, US
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Assess developmental needs
Provide therapeutic play
Reduce patient fears
** Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Child Life Specialist for its Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, US. The role involves supporting pediatric patients and their families, enhancing their hospital experience through therapeutic activities and emotional support. **

Job Summary

  • As a Child Life Specialist, you will be working with patients and families to communicate with our interdisciplinary team, child life team and other patients/families.
  • This role is highly valued by the multidisciplinary surgery teams and helps to improve their patient experience, reduce fears and increase coping.
  • Caregivers in this department professionally develop through group education opportunities and can attend national child-life conferences.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Child Life Specialist for its Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, US. The role involves supporting pediatric patients and their families, enhancing their hospital experience through therapeutic activities and emotional support. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assess developmental needs
  • provide therapeutic play
  • reduce patient fears
  • increase patient coping
  • support patient families

Nice-to-have

  • positive work culture
  • clear team communication
  • leadership support
  • professional development opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or child development related field
  • Completed approved Child Life Internship (600+ hours)
  • Earn professional certification (CCLS) within a year
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within one year

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