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Child Life Specialist
Abilene, TX · HealthcarePosition: Child Life Specialist
Location: Abilene, TX
Shifts/Schedule: Days (8a – 4:30pm) | Full-Time
What You’ll Do:
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the development, psychosocial and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and their families. Implements a therapeutic medical preparation program, and supervises, organizes and directs age-appropriate therapeutic play experiences in order to help alleviate anxiety and provide a sense of normalcy. Orients, trains and supervises students and volunteers assigned to the unit.
Qualifications Required:
Location: Abilene, TX
Shifts/Schedule: Days (8a – 4:30pm) | Full-Time
What You’ll Do:
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the development, psychosocial and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and their families. Implements a therapeutic medical preparation program, and supervises, organizes and directs age-appropriate therapeutic play experiences in order to help alleviate anxiety and provide a sense of normalcy. Orients, trains and supervises students and volunteers assigned to the unit.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1-year of previous experience working as a Child Life Specialist
- CPR-BCLS Certification
- Child Life Professional Certification - required prior to hire
- Child Life, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology or related fields.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Maintains professional appearance at all times.
- Pay rate range: Min $24/hr. – Max $30/hr. (Based on years of experience)
- Relocation Bonus: Yes, Case by case
- Work with a supportive, team-oriented environment invested in your career growth and future!
- Be part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S.
- Full Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth
Community Details:
Abilene is a great place to live and offers a low cost of living! There are two independent school districts and many options for private schools pk-12. This Central City has a healthy living style and offers a very safe place to raise a family. Abilene offers a list of can't-miss things to do, from attending special events, to getting involved in the arts and learning about local history; to dining at independent restaurants and staying active at area parks. Abilene offers an abundant wildlife, history, art, theatre, shopping, annual rodeos, festivals, the zoo, amazing eats, museums, parks, spas, barbeque, brews, and tons of outdoor activities for the whole family. Abilene is centrally located within a reasonable commute to multiple metropolitan areas - Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.'
Abilene is a great place to live and offers a low cost of living! There are two independent school districts and many options for private schools pk-12. This Central City has a healthy living style and offers a very safe place to raise a family. Abilene offers a list of can't-miss things to do, from attending special events, to getting involved in the arts and learning about local history; to dining at independent restaurants and staying active at area parks. Abilene offers an abundant wildlife, history, art, theatre, shopping, annual rodeos, festivals, the zoo, amazing eats, museums, parks, spas, barbeque, brews, and tons of outdoor activities for the whole family. Abilene is centrally located within a reasonable commute to multiple metropolitan areas - Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.'