Child Life Specialist Resume
Child life specialists work with young children and their parents and support them in overcoming stress, medical disorders, and psychological problems. They counsel children who are scheduled for diagnosis and other tests. They also calm down children during medical procedures and support in diagnosis and treatment. The specialists are also trained in handling emergency and counseling parents who have lost their children due to prolong illness. They are expert in child psychology and use their skills in developing friendly and caring environment for children hospitalized for a longer period.
Child Life Specialist Resume Example
Charles L. Quinones
2750 Tator Patch Road
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-908-2876
Email: clquinones@example.com
Career Objective:
Interested in working as child life specialist with “St. George Children's Hospital,” and help children and their parents in beating stress caused due to hospitalization and the need to undergo several medical tests.
Summary of Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge in areas of child development, educational plays activities and medical terminologies
- In-depth knowledge of the concepts and teachings of science and health, human biology, and psychology
- Extensive knowledge of the relation between human behavior and development
- Possess excellent counseling with good background in child and family psychology
- Good listener and communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Work Experience:
Child Life Specialist
Heartland Children Care, Chicago, IL
October 2014 - Present
- Working with children and parents and helping in alleviating stress and anxiety
- Motivating physical development in children by playing with them using dolls and stuffed animals
- Motivating and calming down children undergoing medical tests and surgery
- Providing mental support to siblings who are affected by child's illness
- Assisting medical staff in the emergency room by providing psychological support to patients
- Planning and organizing fun activities for children to divert their minds from illness
Child Life Specialist
Relax Health System, Chicago, IL
February 2013 - September 2014
- Assisted child specialist in designing play activities, art and other forms of self-expression to prepare for medical procedures ranging from routine tests to complicated surgeries
- Supported patients' family members by providing emotional guidance and educational materials
- Facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff members
- Coordinated special events for patients and their families to understand home care basics
- Prepared active programs in the hospital with qualified teaching personnel & classroom activities to facilitate normal growth and development of children
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Psychology
Chicago University, Chicago, IL
2012
Reference:
On request.
