ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital is a 169-bed facility that has grown to be the region’s leading pediatric care facility. We offer a full spectrum of medical services to meet the unique needs of children from birth through adolescence. As an accredited facility by the Joint Commission, we strive to meet the highest national standards for safety and quality of care and are committed to continually improving patient care.
Highlights of our facility include a Level III 72-bed unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that provides care for premature babies as early as 22 weeks gestation and as small as 14 oz.; the region’s largest Level II pediatric trauma center; a state-of-the-art cancer center for pediatric cancer patients; and the first dual-certified asthma program for treating both inpatient and outpatients by the Joint Commission in Ohio.
The Certified Child Life Specialist will enhance the adjustment to children and families to healthcare experiences using play and a variety of therapeutic techniques. Utilize assessment/interventions to facilitate effective coping through play, preparation, education and self-expression as treatment goals to meet psychosocial, developmental and educational needs of hospitalized children including infant, child, adolescent patients and their families through program implementation and development. Teach coping skills including distraction and relaxation exercise to reduce the potential for negative reactions to healthcare experiences and promoting positive outcomes.
Bachelors in related field of study: Child Life, Family Studies, Counseling, Child Development; such as allowing for credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist; Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals
Must have Child Life Specialist Certification
Understanding of growth & development, family dynamics, learning theory, medical play, therapeutic play and activity programming. Commitments to Child & Family Life philosophies, policies and guidelines in supporting and planning programs for families of chronically ill and hospitalized children.
Prefer prior work experience with children in healthcare environments
Prefer 1-3 years working in a relatable field
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org.
About ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital
ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital is a 169-bed facility that has grown to be the region’s leading pediatric care facility. We offer a full spectrum of medical services to meet the unique needs of children from birth through adolescence. As an accredited facility by the Joint Commission, we strive to meet the highest national standards for safety and quality of care and are committed to continually improving patient care.
Highlights of our facility include a Level III 72-bed unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that provides care for premature babies as early as 22 weeks gestation and as small as 14 oz.; the region’s largest Level II pediatric trauma center; a state-of-the-art cancer center for pediatric cancer patients; and the first dual-certified asthma program for treating both inpatient and outpatients by the Joint Commission in Ohio
