Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Methodist

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Methodist at

Carle Health summary : The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

supports children and families in healthcare settings by reducing

stress and anxiety related to illness, hospitalization, and medical

procedures. They develop and implement individualized care plans,

collaborate with healthcare teams, and provide education tailored

to patients' developmental and cultural needs. The role also

involves participation in performance improvement initiatives and

continual professional development within a hospital environment.

Overview Sign-on Bonus Available! To help children and their

families better understand the illness, hospitalization and

outpatient procedures. Decreasing stress and anxiety related to

procedures, separation from home and family and changes in routine

are the key focus areas. Qualifications License / Certifications :

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year - Association

of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) AND Basic Life Support (BLS)

within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Education :

Bachelor's Degree : Child Development including the 10 required

courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals OR

Bachelor's Degree : Related Field including the 10 required courses

as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals Successful

completion of a 600 hour child life internship. Other

Knowledge / Skills : Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent

English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing,

spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making

decisions. Responsibilities Assessment-Promotes the use of

evidence-based practice using protocols and procedures.

• Observe

and assess the needs and concerns of the child and family

Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative

approach with the patient / family and health care team.

appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve

expected patient outcomes

patient's progress toward expected outcomes / goals.

of care based on evaluation

appropriate, including patient chart and event reports

Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as

evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development

current knowledge and skills in evidence based

Intervention-participates in the interdisciplinary care of the

patient with the collaboration of team members, utilizing

additional resources as needed.

systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to

meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs

ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way

possible.

patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated

interruptions

identified problems or needs

team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's

care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and

to meet identified expected outcomes

members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately

Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary

Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting

high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and

unit productivity

communication style when interacting with others : gives and accepts

constructive. Education- Assesses and chooses teaching strategies

appropriate to the patient's age and family needs.

teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn

and level of comprehension

and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients

about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.

patient safety in the hospital environment by following

policy / procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide

specialized education

resource for patients and family members

professional development of self and team members

knowledge through formal and informal teaching and in response to

the learning needs of others. Performance Improvement- actively

participates in data collection, analysis, problem-solving and

gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.

Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for

improvement in patient care and patient / family satisfaction

Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient,

family, departments, physicians)

implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives

and efficiently follows up on patient / family requests / needs -

anticipates patient / family needs

achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational

service excellence standards

needed

changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit

process improvement outcomes

collection, audits as assigned. About Us Find it here. Discover the

job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and

inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets

balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle

Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system

with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician

groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn

Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist

Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin

Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet®

designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The

system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of

Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and

Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities

throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long

careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and

do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for

employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,

religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,

and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local

protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may

provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the

Department of Homeland Security with information from each new

employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more

information : . Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for

this position is $19.71per hour - $31.93per hour. This represents a

good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of

posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a

candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but

not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications,

location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team

members and providers. To learn more visit Keywords : Child Life

Specialist, Pediatric healthcare, Patient education, Family

support, Stress reduction, Hospital care, Child development,

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