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Job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Responsibilities
The role of the Child Life Therapist/Facility Dog Handler is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychosocial needs of the patients and families we serve. The Child Life Therapist will utilize the facility dog to provide psychosocial support, plan and implement activities to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child within the inpatient and outpatient settings. The CCLS will utilize appropriate principles of growth and development, act as an advocate for patients and families and provide age appropriate medical teaching and distraction, again utilizing the facility dog as an extension of their work to help meet goals and objectives during their hospital stay.
The Norton C Hildren's name stands for high-quality pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties and locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. It comprises two hospitals, a medical center, regional outpatient centers, and primary and specialty care physician practices. Norton C Hildren's is a comprehensive network of highly trained pediatricians, pediatric specialists and support services providing care for c hildren of all ages. As the need for pediatric care has grown in our region, so has the footprint of Norton C Hildren's. Our medical facilities currently serve more than 200,000 patients and see over 1 million patient visits each year.
You may be eligible for some of our programs:
Relocation Assistanceto help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
Employee Referral Incentiveto support your networking and help others join our team.
Comprehensive Benefitsto choose from to support your needs.
Qualifications
Required:
Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship
Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education or other health-related field.
Certified Child Life Specialist - Child Life Certification or must be eligible to sit for exam. Must obtain Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential within 12 months of hire.
Must be willing and able to complete facility dog handler training through service dog organization
Desired:
One year in a healthcare setting
Norton Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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