Child Life Specialist

1 month ago

Oakville ON, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time
Child Life Specialist - PFT - Paediatrics
  • Full-time
  • FTE: 1.0 FTE
  • Union Status: NON UNION
  • Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts
  • Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
  • Department: Maternal Child - Paediatrics

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Child Life Specialist contributes to excellence in paediatric care by providing psychosocial assessments and support for infants, children, youth and families in hospital. As part of a large inter-professional team, the Child Life Specialist also supports program development and paediatric education across departments and sites.

  • Plan and implement a range of developmentally-appropriate interventions to promote effective coping and optimum development.
  • Provide education and support to paediatric healthcare teams regarding the implementation and maintenance of child-friendly environments and developmentally-appropriate care.
  • Support adaptation to the hospital environment and an understanding of medical experiences by providing therapeutic play and healthcare play opportunities.
  • Prepare children, youth, and families cognitively and emotionally for medical and surgical procedures through in-person and virtual programming. Provide procedural support and accompany patients in the Operating Room and diagnostic testing.
  • Coordinate and supervise students, volunteers, special visitors and events, including seasonal and holiday planning. Manage and maintain Child Life resources, including toys, educational materials and donations (in collaboration with the Foundation).
  • Evaluate and integrate research into practice, and provide knowledge translation resources for staff, physicians, volunteers and families.Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Child Life Program, and review and adjust as needed.
  • Observe, document, and report relevant information relating to patients as it pertains to Child Life services, and work in collaboration with the family and healthcare team to support the patient’s plan of care. Participate and contribute to inter-professional committees that impact paediatric health-related practice.
  • Provide in-service and community education as requested.

Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and are fiscally responsible.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Psychology or related field, or Master’s Degree with Child Life courses
  • CurrentChild Life SpecialistCertification through the Association of Child Life Professionals, or eligibility and willingness to obtain and successfully complete certification within one year
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development, family dynamics, play, and psychosocial assessments and interventions is essential
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively, and independently, in an inter-professional setting
  • Excellent professional communication with patients and families, as well as inter-professional teams
  • Possess effective conflict resolution, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills
  • Experience working in a multi-site, multi-program setting is an asset
  • Minimum of 3 years related clinical experience is an asset
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record is required

Hours : Monday to Friday, Days -0800-1600(Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $35.92 - $41.37 per hour

Date Posted: May 7, 2024

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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