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Childlife Specialist/Coordinator

Primary Location Downey, California Facility Name Downey Medical Center Schedule Part-time Shift Day Salary $28.94 - $37.44 / hour

Job Number 1352089 Date posted 05/21/2025

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Job Summary:

Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and developmental impact of hospitalization.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develops, implements and evaluates/improves Child Life Programs for hospitalized Pediatric patients

Provides age appropriate therapeutic play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization.

Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.

In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals. Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences.

Ensures each childs program is consistent with TJC and other regulatory requirements.

In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit.

Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life.

Monitors the effectiveness of the program.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist.

Education

Bachelor's degree in child life or related field (i.e. early childhood development, recreation therapy) OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support

Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

In-patient hospital experience preferred.

Master's degree and one (1) year post-graduate Masters preferred.

Primary Location: California,Downey,Downey Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Entry Level Department: Downey Medical Center - MedFac-Education & Training - 0801 Pay Range: $28.94 - $37.44 / hour Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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