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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Child Life Aide to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing emotional support to children and their families during their stay in the hospital. This includes preparing children for medical procedures, providing therapeutic play activities, and offering emotional support. The Child Life Aide will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the child's emotional, developmental, and social needs are met. This role requires a person with a strong understanding of child development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Prepare children for medical procedures.
- Provide therapeutic play activities.
- Offer emotional support to children and their families.
- Work closely with a team of healthcare professionals.
- Ensure the child's emotional, developmental, and social needs are met.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for children.
- Document patient interactions and progress.
- Assist with the coordination of care plans.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
- Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Psychology, or related field.
- Certification as a Child Life Specialist is preferred.
- Experience working with children in a healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
- Compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Must pass a background check.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you handle stressful situations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to prepare a child for a medical procedure?
- How do you provide emotional support to children and their families?
- What strategies do you use to engage children in therapeutic play activities?
- How do you work as part of a healthcare team?