Career Center

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for assessing and planning therapeutic activity for all pediatric patients. The Child Life Specialist also assists in promoting an optimal learning environment for volunteers, students and other Child Life staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Provides assessment for patients and families to identify psychosocial and developmental needs and implements child life interventions accordingly.
• Plans and supervises therapeutic, developmental group and bedside activities to help patients adjust to and cope with hospitalization including support and preparation for medical experiences. Ensures educational and therapeutic goals for patients are met.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate and contributes to team meetings, patient conferences, Carelines and Partnership Councils.
• Maintains accurate documentation and approves and co-signs intern chart notes
• Identifies and provides educational needs for hospital personnel and the community regarding psychosocial and developmental issues.
• Participates in training and supervising child life students, interns and volunteers.
• Participates in department Performance Improvement and/or LEAN projects.
• Coordinates special events and donations accordingly.
• Maintains ongoing professional development.