Morgantown, West virginia
Child Life Specialist Job Opening in Morgantown, West virginia - and executes an individualized therapeutic care plan for the developmental and psychosocial well-being of the child to promote healthy coping.
child life interventions (e.g. legacy building, needle play, medical play, diagnostic teaching, treatment compliance, death and bereavement) aimed towards mastery of medical experiences.
preparations for medical experiences of patients and families to encourage the expression of feelings, healthy adaptation and coping mechanism development.
accompany child to procedure and surgery experiences to incorporate pre-planned coping strategies as well as diversionary and guided imagery techniques.
therapeutic activities, materials, and equipment that foster intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.
, oversees and facilitates playroom programming; identifies ways to enhance expressive opportunities and optimize peer relationships within established limits.
behaviors and modifies care plan in response to behavior, development, and limitations utilizing approved methods of discipline.
normalization activities for patients (holiday celebrations, entertainment, visiting groups and community recreational activities).
the needs of the patient and family members for education on the impact of illness, visitation, support and development.
and communicates with the patient and family to support the goals of the health care team and match with the expectations and values of the family.
for the opportunities for parents to maintain their parenting role.
with the identification and utilization of research to accommodate cultural, environmental, and language needs.
and/or initiates studies which advance the mission and goals of the educational mission of West Virginia University School of Medicine and/or highlight and advance the mission and vision of the Child Life profession defined by the Child Life Council.
as a resource for state-wide outreach and education regarding child life and child life development by speaking at conferences, school systems, and local clinics.
skills and expertise to children?s camps. (Examples: Heart Camp, HEM/ONC Camp, Diabetes Camp, etc.)
statistical data based upon required templates.
departmental activities and makes recommendations for improvement.
program expenditures within the budgetary limits.
affiliation and networks with the Child Life professional organization and other related organizations.
in and provides in-service training throughout the institution relative to practice areas.
in program activities to promote efficient operations, including scheduling, flexing of hours and assignments, attendance at unit-based meetings and using peer collaboration.
to ensure overall success of assigned department and institutional projects and events including communication and evaluation.
guidance and instruction to interns, volunteers and shadowing opportunities.
and provides educational in-services for child life practicum students.
in daily rounds, patient care conferences and hospital committee meetings.
consultation to and collaborates with medical/patient care team.
in-services to hospital staff regarding Child Life principles and works with other departments to coordinate institutional events and clinical presentations.
the therapeutic plans with the healthcare team through communication and documentation.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
working with children: 1 year
Required license or certification:
Child Life Certification
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