Child Life Specialist

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children and families? Are you looking for a fulfilling career that combines your expertise in child development with healthcare? Kaiser Permanente is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child Life Specialist to join our team and provide support to pediatric patients and their families during their hospital stay. As a Child Life Specialist at Kaiser Permanente, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge and skills to help children cope with hospitalization and promote their emotional well-being. We are looking for candidates who are certified Child Life Specialists with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field. If you are driven by the desire to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, we would love to have you on our team.

1. Provide emotional support and assistance to pediatric patients and their families during their hospital stay.
2. Implement child life interventions and activities to promote emotional well-being and coping skills for patients.
3. Collaborate with healthcare team to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients.
4. Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients based on their unique needs.
5. Utilize knowledge of child development to create developmentally appropriate activities and interventions for patients.
6. Educate and support families on coping strategies and resources to help them navigate their child's hospitalization.
7. Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress.
8. Serve as an advocate for pediatric patients, ensuring their voices and needs are heard.
9. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and treatment plans.
10. Stay updated on current research and best practices in child life and healthcare to continuously improve and enhance services provided to patients.
11. Adhere to ethical and professional standards in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
12. Collaborate with community organizations and resources to provide opportunities for patients to engage in normal childhood experiences during their hospital stay.
13. Provide support and guidance to non-certified child life staff, students, and volunteers.
14. Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
15. Continuously evaluate and improve child life services, incorporating feedback from patients, families, and colleagues.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Child Life Specialist in Riverside, CA, USA is between $54,000 and $74,000 per year. This can vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and location.

Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield.