This position is accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to provide for the psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children. The incumbent is accountable for a defined patient population based upon the child's age and developmental needs for a designated period of time.
Position Details| Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt | FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs) |
| Shift: Varies | Shift Length: 8 |
| Pay Range: 28.90 - 42.95 | Location: 9300 Valley Children's Pl, Madera, CA 93636 USA |
The Child Life Department, comprised of specialists, assistants, a coordinator, and a music therapist, helps children understand and cope with medical experiences. Focusing on developmental needs, Child Life provides education, play and emotional support for patients and their families. Child Life Specialists are assigned to cover various areas throughout the hospital. As part of the medical team, Child Life Specialists collaborate with staff within the hospital to help meet the needs of the patient. Some of the services include: Illness, hospital, and treatment education Surgery and procedure preparation and support Therapeutic and recreation play activities Coordinate special events, entertainment and activities Grief and bereavement support Child Life Assistants oversee the Playroom and Georges Clubhouse which help children do what they do best: play! In these spaces- away from medical tests and procedures - children can enjoy arts, crafts, music, games, reading, movies and video games. The Playroom also hosts events like Bingo, holiday events, music programs, as well as special guests. Bedside activities are available to children unable to come to the Playroom.
Valley Childrens Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central Californias only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Childrens delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone childrens hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
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Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
ABOUT VALLEY CHILDREN”S HOSPITAL:
Based in Madera, CA, and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties and has been open for 70 years. It has grown from a 42-bed hospital to one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the Country. With hospitals and clinics located from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo, you are sure to find an opportunity that fits your lifestyle. Valley Children’s maintains a family-like atmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that employees play an important role in the success of the entire organization, so employees and their families are rewarded with robust benefits.
Valley Children’s is proud to have dedicated staff committed to the highest quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter the doors, you will feel at home. They have a strong presence in the community and tremendous pride for the care they deliver. Many Valley Children’s employees have been with the organization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and they continue to grow their career through supported professional growth and development.
Valley Children’s main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautiful states in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks and your choice of California coastline beaches. No matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.
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