Child Life Specialist
Company: Providence Service
Location: Spokane
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Child Life Specialist - Social Services at Providence Sacred Heart
Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA
The Child Life Specialist plans and implements a Child Life Program
which is focused upon the emotional and developmental needs of the
hospitalized child, adolescent, and family. S/he works with members
of the Medical, Nursing, Social Service, Chaplaincy, and Volunteer
Services staff to provide a comprehensive and integrated range of
therapeutic activities.
Utilizes age related concepts when communicating with patients and
families, administering medications, using medical equipment,
participating in diagnostic or other procedures and when teaching
Patients/Families. S/he is able to evaluate work performance to
assure an effective Child Life Program from development through
implementation.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable.
Join our team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center &
Children's Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused,
whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual
respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire
and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Shift Details: Per Diem or On Call, Variable Shift
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development, Recreational
Therapy, or Elementary Education
Upon hire: Nationally Certified Child Life Specialist by
Association of Child Life Professionals
Currently enrolled or have completed a Child Life Internship
Program
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and
your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving
financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on
delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most
vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care
for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means
that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your
career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide
best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where
diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and
respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve
in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health
and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico,
Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care
organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices
and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor
and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation
may be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or
bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits
and Rewards.
About the Team
Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when
Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart
Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care
provider in Washington located in communities large and small
across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care
throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for
outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences,
orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care,
pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network
also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics
and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and
clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are
committed to the principle that every workforce member has the
right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of
unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color,
gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed,
national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation,
marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited
by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us
stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce,
learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for
advancement.
Requsition ID: 250601
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 3040 SOCIAL WORK SERVICES WA SHMC SPOKANE EAST TOWER
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Address: WA Spokane 101 W 8th Ave
Work Location: Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane
Pay Range: $23.37 - $36.46
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation
may be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or
bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits
and Rewards.
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