Child Life Specialist Pediatric Specialty Department Outpatient
Company: Kaiser
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized
children through a play activity program. Provides play
opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the
negative emotional and developmental impact of hospitalization,
within the CSA. This position is primarily based in the outpatient
subspecialty department, although the specialist may also accompany
and prep patients at other departments within the hospital.
Essential Responsibilities: Provides appropriate play activities
for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in
coping with their illness and hospitalization. Assists children in
the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and
art. In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies
current patient needs and develops care plan goals. Participates in
multi-disciplinary care conferences. Ensures each childs program is
consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory
requirements. In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child
Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers
and students who provide support on the pediatric unit. Develops
and implements inservice training to hospital staff in the area of
Child Life. Monitors the effectiveness of the program. Kaiser
Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine
basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to
reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions
from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally
implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Basic
Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Bachelors degree in child
life or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly
related field. High School Diploma or General Education Development
(GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life
Support Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire
Additional Requirements: Demonstrated interpersonal communication
skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership
environment. Preferred Qualifications: Current Child Life
Specialist certification preferred. Masters degree and one (1) year
post-graduate Masters preferred. PrimaryLocation : California,Santa
Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices HoursPerWeek : 32 Shift : Day
Workdays : Tue 8am to 4:30pm, Wed 8:30am to 5pm, Thu 8am to 4:30pm,
Fri 8:30am to 5pm WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd :
05:00 PM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee
Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
NUE-NCAL-09-NUE-Non Union Employee Job Level : Individual
Contributor Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services &
Spiritual Care Department : Santa Clara Homestead Hospital -
Pediatric Palliative Care - 0206 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is
an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental
status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status,
genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of
diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.--s-p-m1--
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Keywords: Kaiser, Redwood City , Child Life Specialist Pediatric Specialty Department Outpatient, Other , Redwood City, California
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