Child Life Specialist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Child Life Specialist
  • University of Utah Health
  • SALT LAKE CITY, UT FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

    This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care under the general supervision and direction of the Child Life Coordinator for pediatric/adolescent patients and families to assist them in effectively coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences as well as to maximize the growth and development of children and adolescents in the hospital setting.

    Responsibilities

    • Assesses patients and facilitates play interactions with regard to developmental level, interest, capabilities, special concerns, life situations, and stress vulnerability potential related to illness, injury and health care. Documents assessments in interdisciplinary charts when appropriate.
    • Formulates and revises child life patient care plans to develop appropriate strategies for child life care in conjunction with other health team members. Documents implementation of plan on child life documentation form, and when appropriate, in patient's interdisciplinary chart.
    • Provides therapeutic child life care for patients/families based upon the needs assessment and patient care plan. This includes medical play activities, psychological preparation, teaching effective coping behaviors, and staying with children through procedures to help implement effective coping behaviors. Ensures toys and patient activities are developmentally supportive.
    • Provides supportive relationships, emotional support, information and role modeling to patients and family members to foster appropriate interaction with children in a hospital setting.
    • Develops, implements, and evaluates child life care plans and programs to encourage optimum growth, development and self-esteem of children and adolescents, and to facilitate functional family interactions.
    • Facilitates social interactions between patients and families to foster parent-to-parent, peer support and normal social development.
    • Assists in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
    • Maintains age-appropriate supply of therapeutic play materials (e.g., arts, crafts, games, books,); evaluates the need for equipment and supplies.
    • Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in child development and programs for hospitalized children; provides interdisciplinary in-service education on child development, child life, and the impact of illness, injury and health care on patients and families.
    • Coordinates patient's interactions/activities with available volunteers.
    • Participates in the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of Child Life Assistant I, Child Life Assistant II, Child Life student interns and volunteers.
    • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
    • Assists in assessing patient/family needs for outpatient psychosocial care and recommending referrals.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

    • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
    • Care is appropriate to the population served.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
    • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
    • Knowledge of age appropriate activities for children.
    • Knowledge of recreational therapy care for adults and pediatric patient populations.
    • Ability to implement diversionary and recreational activities to enhance coping in adults and pediatric patient populations.
    • Ability to schedule appropriate entertainment and educational activities and address the psychosocial needs of children and families to create a minimally threatening therapeutic environment.
    • Ability to enhance the hospital experience of patients by coordinating efforts of community groups and individuals involved in child life programs.
    • Ability to collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and evaluate psychosocial care and to facilitate holistic care for patients.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field, or equivalency.
    • One year related experience.

    Licenses Required

    • Current certification as a Child Life Specialist.
    • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
    * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

    Qualifications (Preferred)

    Preferred

    • Duel certification in Child Life and Recreational Therapy.
    • Knowledge of recreational therapy care for adults and pediatric patient populations.

    Working Conditions and Physical Demands

    Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

    • This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

    Physical Requirements

    Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
  • 21 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Health
  • Riverton, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:Full-time (40 hrs/wk) -- Riverton Hospital Emergency DepartmentInteracts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-appropriate intera...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Health
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:Interacts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-appropriate interactions and activities to help make the health care experience e...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Recruitment specialist
  • Life Balance Transition
  • West Jordan, UT FULL_TIME
  • Don't fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today." Michael Hyatt Are you currently navigating a career crossroads, feeling confined in a routine, or ready to embark on...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Child Nutrition Programs Specialist
  • State of Utah
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Come work for an agency that works every day to make a difference for Utah's children. The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Child Nutrition team is currently seeking a talented and energetic indiv...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Child Development Specialist
  • Odyssey House Inc.
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionOdyssey House is looking for a Full-Time Child Development Specialist!Summary: Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping ind...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Nurse Educator- Medical Surgical
  • HCA
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Introduction Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Client Engagement-Remote
  • Bright Horizons
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • The Director of Client Engagement Marketing allows you to leverage your expertise in marketing strategy and client growt...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Client Marketing Manager-Remote
  • Bright Horizons
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Reporting to the Director, Client Engagement, the Manager, Client Marketing (CMM) plays a critical role in leading engag...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Improvement & Automation Principal Advisor
  • Rio Tinto
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Job Description Job Description Business Improvement & Automation Principal Advisor Excellent opportunity to join a Busi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Biotechnology Principal Advisor - Nuton
  • Rio Tinto
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Job Description Job Description Biotechnology Principal Advisor – NutonTM Join a new team pioneering Rio Tinto’s latest ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Provo, UT
  • Job Description: Interacts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Care Resource Teacher
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Bright Horizons Center in Salt Lake City is Hiring for a Child Care Resource Teacher. Not Your Ordinary Daycare! Our Res...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Park City, UT
  • Job Description: Full-time (40 hrs/wk) at Park City Hospital in Park City, UT Interacts directly with pediatric patients...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,210 feet (1,280 m) near the Jordan River and the Great Salt Lake, and the highest is Grandview Peak, at 9,410 feet (2,868 m). The city is in the northeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest, the steep Wasatch Range to the east, and Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Its encircling mountains contain several narrow canyons, including City Creek, Emigration, Millcreek, and Par...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$51,270 to $64,250
Salt Lake City, Utah area prices
were up 2.3% from a year ago

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