Child Life Specialist - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare

Halton Healthcare

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Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

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 Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities.

As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed 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 developmentallyappropriate interventions to promote effective coping and optimum development.
Provide education and support to paediatric healthcare teams regarding the implementation and maintenance of childfriendly environments and developmentallyappropriate 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 inperson 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 interprofessional committees that impact paediatric healthrelated practice.
Provide inservice and community education as requested.

Qualifications

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
Current Child Life Specialist Certification 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 interprofessional setting
Excellent professional communication with patients and families, as well as interprofessional teams
Possess effective conflict resolution, problemsolving, organizational, and prioritization skills
Experience working in a multisite, multiprogram setting is an asset
Minimum of 3 years related clinical experience is an asset
Satisfactory employment and attendance record is required

Salary:
$ $41.37 per hour

Date Posted:
May 7, 2024

Internal Applicants due by:
May 14, 2024

Additional Information Status**:
Permanent Full-time

Salary:
$ $41.37 per hour

Date Posted:
May 7, 2024

Internal Applicants due by:
May 14, 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.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities._ In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcar