To help children and their families better understand the illness, hospitalization and outpatient procedures. Decreasing stress and anxiety related to procedures, separation from home and family and changes in routine are the key focus areas.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in in Child Life or Child Development related field, including 10 required courses as outlined by the Association of Child Life Professionals. Must have completed Child Life internship in accordance with standards set forth by ACLP.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year.
Responsibilities
- Assessment-Promotes the use of evidence-based practice using protocols and procedures.
- Intervention-participates in the interdisciplinary care of the patient with the collaboration of team members, utilizing additional resources as needed.
- Education- Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's age and family needs.
- Performance Improvement- actively participates in data collection, analysis, problem-solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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