Elliot Health

2 years of experience required as Child Life Specialist to qualify. Child Life Specialist – Child Life (Pediatrics). Elliot Hospital’s Women's and Children's Services are dedicated to addressing the specific health and wellness needs of women and their children.. 2 years of experience as Child Life Specialist required for per diem. Certified Child Life Specialist required

certified child life specialist

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! ​Job Description: 2 years of experience required as Child Life Specialist to qualify Child Life Specialist – Child Life (Pediatrics) Who We Are: Elliot Hospital’s Women's and Children's Services are dedicated to addressing the specific health and wellness needs of women and their children. Elliot treats more pediatric patients than any other non-teaching hospital in Northern New England, and is the only Pediatric/Adolescent Center in Greater Manchester. The Pediatric/Adolescent Center has a 17 bed capacity. We care for ill and injured children year round, with an average of 925 patients per year. About the Job: Provision of Child Life services is a quality benchmark of an integrated child health delivery system and an indicator of excellence in pediatric care. Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the healthcare team. What You’ll Do: Coordinates all phases of assessment of the emotional, educational, and recreational needs of hospitalized patient and other health care experiences of children and families Promote effective coping through play, education, and self-expression activities Prepare children for hospitalization, clinic visits, surgeries, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures Fosters positive relationships; both within the hospital and community Orients/educates hospital staff to the psycho-social needs of children and their families Educating patients, caregivers, families, and the general public about the needs of children under stress Adheres to the Child Life Council Code of Ethics Who You Are: 2 years of experience as Child Life Specialist required for per diem Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on human growth and development, education, psychology, or a related field of study preferred Previous experience working with hospitalized and healthy children preferred Certified Child Life Specialist required Why You’ll Love Us: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date Accrued Earned Time 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts #KER Work Shift: Variable - Per Diem - Monday - Friday - No weekend or vacation requirements SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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