Georgia Hospice Care
Location
Albany, Georgia
The Child Life Specialist assesses patients to identify psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs, making initial and subsequent evaluation visits to determine ongoing needs. They implement safety plans, participate in the development and revision of the Plan of Care, and perform appropriate skilled services in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and current Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification from the Child Life Council. A minimum of two years of Child Life Specialist experience in a healthcare setting is required, along with reliable transportation.
Assesses patients to identify the psychosocial, financial and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team report, call-in logs, and on-sit e evaluation. Makes the initial Child Life Specialist evaluation visit and re-evaluates the patient’s Child Life Specialist needs during each following visit. Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the Supervisor, the physician and/or other personnel involved with patient care. Reports unsafe conditions and the outcome of each visit to the appropriate Supervisor as appropriate by the end of the day. Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources. Participates in implementation and developmentof the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. Initiates and revises the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues. Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the plan of care, per agency policy. Incorporates patient care goals established in the plan of care, as evidenced by documentation in clinical note. Performs appropriate skilled services/interventions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician. Counsels and instructs and includes the patient and family in following the Plan of Care and meeting Child Life Specialist and related needs. Assures the continuity of quality patientcare delivered. Maintains communication with clinical staff providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, physician orders or special instructions. Participates in patient care conferences offering clinical suggestions. Assures clinical notes indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff and disciplines.
A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in relevant field and CCLS certification from the Child Life Council. LICENSURE: Current CCLS certification EXPERIENCE: 2 year Child Life Specialist experience in a healthcare setting. REQUIRED: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.
*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.
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