You’ll need
Certifications
✓A Child Life Specialist degree refers to the college education and training needed to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) —a healthcare professional who helps children and families cope with illness, injury, hospitalization, and medical procedures.
✓BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association is required upon hire.
✓Must possess or acquire certification through Association for Child Life Professionals as a Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Education
✓Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts in related Child Life field and internship in appropriate area required.
Qualifications
✓Strong background in child development and Medical terminology
✓Why Mercy?
✓From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
2 years experience in child related education or medical care facility is preferred.
Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
About the role
Provide intervention to educate, prepare and support children through tests and procedures. Plan, implement and supervise activities and special events to normalize hospital environment and promote socialization and normal development. Advocate for special of families and patients.