Description
Job Summary: The Child Life Specialistfunctions as a key member of the healthcare team, communicating all relevant developmental and psychosocial information to other team members via charting, participation in rounds and team meetings, etc.
Responsibilities:
Upholds professional code of ethics (ACLP 2020) including the establishment of therapeutic relationships with patients and families that are clear, caring and boundaried.
Consistently follows infection control guidelines to prevent cross contamination in the playroom, at bedside and during group activities.
Assess patients development, temperament, coping style and adjustment utilizing knowledge of child development and behavior, injury/disease, treatment, cultural and family systems to develop individualized treatment plan.
Utilizes knowledge and resources to assess, plan, prioritize appropriate child life interventions. Assess patient and families to determine developmental level, emotional state, and individual needs.
Provides education regarding illness/diagnosis, treatment, and coping techniques to patients, parents/caregivers and siblings.
Provides preparation for patients and families for surgical, medical and diagnostic procedures using developmentally appropriate and medically accurate tea
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