Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
The Child Life Specialist I delivers individualized psychosocial care through therapeutic play, coping strategies, and procedural support while collaborating with healthcare teams. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, documenting interventions, and supporting family coping mechanisms.
A Bachelor's Degree is required, along with a Child Life internship and 0-1 years of experience, preferably in pediatric healthcare. Candidates must be a Certified Child Life Specialist and hold a HEARTSAVER certification.
Knowledge of children's reactions and coping mechanisms in hospitalization and illness. Excellent communication skills with ability to obtain the cooperation of patients and patient families. Skill and ability to role model professional skills and behaviors. Demonstrates empathy, adaptability, and emotional awareness to support patients and families during stressful healthcare experiences. Demonstrates competency in performing the essentials functions of the job. Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient and family centered care. Demonstrates collaborative orientation to working with patients and families. Ability to implement therapeutic play activities for individuals and group Ability to assess patient behavior. Ability to build and maintain cohesive teams. Ability to work rotating shifts. Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job , but they may guide and assist the Child Life Interns and Volunteers. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission. With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career. Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.
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