A Child Life Intern works alongside a Child Life Specialist at the healthcare facility and provides support to children undergoing hospitalization. A well-written Child Life Intern Resume mentions the following common work activities – offering children a chance to engage in playing and recreational tasks; accompanying children during medical procedures, helping with pain management, organizing pre-admission tours; providing assistance with daily activities, providing support to children to normalize their hospital experience through play, of fun activities; reading stories to children, and carefully monitoring children’s play activities.
Qualifications like empathy, patience, childcare expertise, and the ability to cope with stress and emotionally challenging situations are often mentioned on eligible resumes. Those interested in this field should hold a child life degree program. A bachelor’s degree is a common experience in most sample resumes.
Headline : To obtain a career in which I can utilize my dental assisting certificate and experience, along with my social skills and office experience for a long term career.
Skills : Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Service, Fundraising, Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Planning.
Description :
Assisted the Child Life Specialist on the Pediatric floor.
Helped sick children and their families during their hospital stay by providing them with stimulation and learning through play.
Assisted with minor procedures and keeping the children's minds off the needles and pain.
Acquired knowledge of childhood illnesses and how they may affect the child, their families, and the hospital staff.
Explained procedures to parents and children in terms they could understand in order to help make them feel more comfortable in the hospital setting.
Projects Focused on abused children.
Organized a pamphlet of information for the hospital staff informing them how abused children may act; gave tips to help calm the child and make them more comfortable in the situation.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Child Life Intern Resume
Headline : Responsible for Independently planning and implementing therapeutic interventions utilizing family centered care model Interacted with the interdisciplinary team through intervention planning, reports, and referrals, Creating sibling information/activity packet for preschool and school aged siblings of BMT patients unable to enter hospital room.
Skills : Customer Service, Scheduling, Community Outreach, Research.
Description :
Organized resources for the hospital staff that included different coping mechanisms to help with the grief and sorrow associated with witnessing and assisting abused children in the pediatric unit.
Received daily report from nurses and other medical staff about admitted patients staying on the ward.
Gathered age appropriate activities for bedside play when medical precautions prevented children from accessing the playroom.
Revitalized medical play area in playroom resulting in greater utilization by children.
Experienced in departments including, but not limited to: general inpatient pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care unit, outpatient surgery, radiology, and operating room.
Prepared and implemented activities and involvement of inpatient pediatric and pediatric intensive care units during Child Life Month that included, but were not limited to: informative bulletin board on unit, staff education, therapeutic/ medical play activities for patients.
Collaborated regularly with multidisciplinary team to provide patient and family centered care Designed and implemented a designated adolescent space in inpatient pediatric activity room and advocated for adolescent satisfaction in the hospital.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Child Life Intern Resume
Objective : To obtain a career as a Certified Child Life Specialist by working with children and their families to help empower their quality of life. To provide children with positive experiences and psychosocial support through the use of my skills, education, and personal experiences. To help children better understand themselves and improve their self-esteem to guide them towards a better future. Willing to relocate if needed.
Skills : Teaching Experience From Birth Through High School Level Students, Counseling Experience With Psychiatric Populations. Lead Expressive Therapy Groups, Life Groups And Cognitive Behavior Groups.
Description :
Assisted members of the interdisciplinary team to provide psychosocial support to the patients and their families.
Planed and implemented therapeutic activities for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents.
Prepared and implemented age-appropriate activities for patients in playroom and bedside settings.
Provided education and distraction for patients during medical procedures.
Attended staff meetings.
Provided supervision and direction to Child Life volunteers.
Documented assessment, interventions, goals, and outcomes in patient's medical chart.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Of Arts In Psychology
Child Life Intern Resume
Headline : To secure a position in a pediatric setting to utilize my knowledge of child life and developmental theory as a positive contribution to the interdisciplinary team.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Child Care, Time Management, Communication, Health Care Experience.
Description :
Prepared patients for procedures & provided procedural support.
Prioritized patients in emergency department and hematology/oncology settings.
Created & carried out therapeutic activities at bedside & in playroom.
Gained skill & independence in outpatient & inpatient rotations, incl.
Hem/Onc & ED.
Provided family support during bereavement.
Communicated collaboratively with staff through narrative & computerized charting.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Of Education
Child Life Intern Resume
Objective : Responsible for Observing and performing alternative focus during procedures advocating for comfort positioning and use of treatment room, and also Creating nebulizer out of 'loose parts' to be utilized during respiratory diagnosis teachings.
Skills : Microsoft Office products; WASP program; Working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team; Positive and effective interaction with public;.
Description :
Performed duties assigned by staff and nurses.
Observed patients and family to ensure safety and regulations.
Set up and cleaned up after children.
Wiped and sanitized equipment, tables, and chairs.
Attended to patients at bed side.
Assisted staff and clients in lifting and transportation.
Experienced in curriculum program planning and execution in playrooms.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Child Life Intern Resume
Objective : Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Human Development with a minor in Child Development and Family Studies at California State University, Long Beach. I found my passion in working with children during my internship at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Garden Grove as a preschool intern and at the Miller Children's and Women's Hospital in Long Beach as a child life intern.
Skills : MS office, Planning Skills.
Description :
Completed 480 Hours Planning and implementation of a developmentally and emotionally supportive program for infants, children, and adolescents.
Facilitate daily interaction between patients and hospital staff members.
Managed regular support groups while coordinating special events for patients and families.
Proactively supported family members through detailed education and emotional guidance.
Delegated work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of new student interns.
Planned and implemented age appropriate activities at bedside and in playrooms to promote normalization.
Observed and participated in the use of developmentally appropriate preparation for various procedures, procedural support/diversion and medical/ therapeutic play.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Master Of Science
Child Life Intern Resume
Objective : Worked for the past ten years as a Certified Child Life Specialist and in addition hold a Master's Degree in Special Education with 20 years of successful classroom experience. I have a diverse and rich background in serving the public. I believe my skill and experience make me an ideal candidate to fill this position.
Built rapport with children, families, and each discipline.
Promoted effective coping through therapeutic play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities.
Provided emotional support for families through normalization of environment.
Worked within a multi-disciplinary team to provide total patient care.
Encouraged optimal development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences.
Areas of service include: General Pediatric Unit, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Surgical Unit, Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Trauma, and Pediatric Burn Unit.
Participated in medical and family centered rounds to advocate needs of patient.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Child Life Intern Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Child Life Intern with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Communication, Administration, Organization, Creativity, Innovation, Determination, Medical Terminology, Patient Advocacy, Program Development, Computer Proficiency.
Description :
Planned and implemented a developmentally and emotionally supportive program for infants, children, and adolescents.
Facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff members.
Achieved independence in the Congenital Heart Surgery Unit and Pediatric Day Surgery.
Assessed needs and provided medical play, procedural preparation and support, and pre-operative preparation for patients of all ages.
Fostered new and existing relationships with professional partners.
Communicated effectively with professional partners and stakeholders.
Engaged in administrative tasks to support meetings with partners, including scheduling, minute taking, and assessing any materials or technical needs.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
GED
Child Life Intern Resume
Objective : Provide personalized service to all has continued to challenge, inspire, and motivate me to make a difference with service by ensuring their well-being, comfort, safety and loyalty for all I encounter. I wish to become an integral part of growth with any team and hope to utilize the excellent skills that I've acquired in the field of customer service and many of my service experiences to any career that I acquire.
Skills : Exceed Beyond, Powerpoint, Publisher.
Description :
Gained experience working with bereavement and bereaved families.
Developed skills in writing chart notes.
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children at all developmental levels.
Developed skills in communicating effectively with staff, families and patients.
Provided procedural support, preparation, distraction, and therapeutic play for patients.
Independently supervised playrooms.
Planned and implemented stress free activities for pediatric patients on the ward including board games, crafts, books, video games, and dolls.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Child Life Intern Resume
Objective : A full-time counseling position which utilizes strong experience treating children, adolescents, and adults from a cognitive-behavioral orientation in family and individual therapy settings.
Skills : MS office, Supervising Skills.
Description :
Assisted Child Life Specialist in planning, coordinating, implementation, and evaluation of Child Life programming.
Observed and independently implemented procedure diversion, support, and preparation.
Provided activities at patient bedside.
Provided opportunities for education to patients and families through medical play.
Coordinated and supervised playroom activities.
Attended multidisciplinary rounds.
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