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Job Summary
Plays an integral role in fostering the emotional, developmental, intellectual and physical wellbeing of children within the Perioperative setting. Focusing on reducing the emotional and psychological stress that children may experience when dealing with illness, injury, or medical treatment. Providing coping strategies to help decrease anxiety or pain while empowering children throughout their healthcare experience.• Provides developmentally appropriate preparation and education
• Offers emotional support and distraction to children undergoing surgery
• Collaborate with the medical team to ensure a child-friendly environment
• Provides family-centered care and needs assessment
• Implements and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries with all parties at all times
• Participates in the development of standards of performance with department leadership.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, psychology, or a related field required | Master's Degree preferred
Completion of a 600-hour internship under the supervision of a CCLS
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Certification from the Child Life Certifying Committee (CLCC) obtained within 1 year of hire
Experience
related experience 1-2 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development.
- Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
267 Charles Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.