All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·    Benefits from Day One

·    Paid Time Off from Day One

·    Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

·    Clinical Ladder career advancement opportunities 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time, 4/10 hour shifts (includes every other weekend)

Shift: 12pm-10:30pm

Location:  400 Celebration Pl, Celebration, FL 34747

Unit Highlights:

As a valued member of our child life team at AdventHealth, you’ll join a well-established, cohesive group that fosters mutual support and embraces play. We currently have a full-time Child Life Specialist position open at our Celebration campus in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Our clinical ladder provides exciting career advancement potential, complemented by ongoing educational support to help you maintain and receive your child life certification.

Why Choose Us?

·         Supportive Environment: We have a robust child life team that values support, fosters growth opportunities, and   encourages     teamwork.

·         Impact: Your work directly impacts the lives of children and helps empower them for future healthcare experiences.

·         Professional Development: We invest in your ongoing learning and encourage professional growth through our child life clinical       advancement program.

·         Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a competitive salary with ongoing market analysis and comprehensive   benefits.

The community you’ll be caring for:

 

Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital, AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney’s planned community of Celebration, Florida

The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease

The role you’ll contribute: 

At AdventHealth, child life specialists play a crucial role in promoting positive experiences for both children and families throughout their healthcare experience. Child life specialists focus on the psychosocial development of children, provide emotional support, developmentally appropriate information, and play opportunities to increase understanding and coping with medical procedures, diagnoses, pain management and grief. Child life specialists also address the needs of siblings or other children affected by a patient’s illness/diagnosis. Child life specialists at AdventHealth utilize play and self-expressive activities as primary resources to minimize the stress and anxiety patients and families may face during healthcare experiences.  Child life specialists are highly respected and valued by both multidisciplinary team members and administration at AdventHealth. Child life specialists actively participate in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Assess the developmental needs and risk factors of infants-young adults and provide resources appropriate to promote positive coping skills and diversional needs while establishing therapeutic relationships. 

·         Utilize researched based best practice methods and modalities of preparing pediatric patients for stressful healthcare experiences and procedures.

·         Provide emotional support to assist with patient/family coping and utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate positive coping during procedures and throughout the healthcare experience.  

·         Utilize play as a primary resource for patients/siblings to enhance coping, promote opportunities for mastery/control and socialization while utilizing all technology and innovative resources available.

·         Support education and skills of interdisciplinary team to advocate/enhance atraumatic care and comfort techniques throughout AdventHealth and serve as a resource for staff.

·         Receive and complete referrals from interdisciplinary staff to assist with coping and adjustment of patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

 

Qualifications

Must meet the following requirements:

·         Entry-level professional competency in child life related skills.

·         Ability to learn and advance clinical skills.

·         Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.

·         Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

·         Ability to communicate with others in a clear and professional manner on the phone, in person and in writing.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology or related field

·         Child life internship must be completed by date of hire

·         Must obtain child life certification within one year of employment

 

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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