BayCare Health System
St. Joseph's Hospital Child Life Specialist
Job Description
Become a Child Life Specialist at St. Joseph's Hospital, where your role revolves around supporting children’s developmental needs through therapeutic play. Help families navigate healthcare smoothly.
This position involves working directly with pediatric patients as part of a dedicated healthcare team. You will provide therapeutic and developmental support, ensuring that children's emotional well-being is prioritized. The role focuses on maintaining normal life patterns and minimizing stress during treatments and hospital stays.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement psychosocially supportive programs for children
• Employ therapeutic play strategies during hospitalization
• Communicate effectively with children about their care
• Advocate for families within the hospital setting
• Ensure continuity of life experiences during treatment
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or a related discipline
• Completed Child Life Internship under supervision
This position involves working directly with pediatric patients as part of a dedicated healthcare team. You will provide therapeutic and developmental support, ensuring that children's emotional well-being is prioritized. The role focuses on maintaining normal life patterns and minimizing stress during treatments and hospital stays.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement psychosocially supportive programs for children
• Employ therapeutic play strategies during hospitalization
• Communicate effectively with children about their care
• Advocate for families within the hospital setting
• Ensure continuity of life experiences during treatment
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or a related discipline
• Completed Child Life Internship under supervision