Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist - Per Diem to join their team in Neptune City, NJ. The role involves providing emotional support to pediatric patients and their families in a healthcare setting.
About the Role
As a Child Life Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate and therapeutic interventions to promote growth and development while minimizing the stress of a hospital experience. Your daily tasks will include providing child life services, conducting patient/family assessments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining playrooms and therapeutic supplies.
About You
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development or closely related field.
Successfully completed Child Life Internship as required by the ACLP.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Preferred:
Certified Child Life Specialist through the Association of Child Life Professionals, or eligible for certification within 18 months of hire.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Competitive hourly pay starting at $25.38.
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