In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, HSHS continues to add to our staffing float pool to ensure we are prepared and ready to treat a potential surge in patients with COVID-19. As a member of the Staffing Float Pool Team, you will provide ad hoc assistance in a clinical capacity as needed at your designated HSHS facility. We’re looking for the following temporary – per diem/PRN positions: RNs and CNAs

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center Services Child Life

Child Life

children, teens, young adults and families

Child Life is a free service available to all children, teens, young adults and families at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. On our campus, we have certified Child Life Specialists who are trained to help children and families cope with health care experiences.

What we do

Using play, education and self-expression, Child Life Specialists promote optimum development. We also provide family and sibling support, as well as, grief services.

For patients - children and teens

 

  • Prepare children for medical treatments, tests and procedures

  • Provide distraction, play and support during tests and procedures

  • Provide relaxation techniques to deal with stress

  • Provide support for grief situations

For Parents:

 

  • Provide emotional support throughout the journey

  • Offer tips and ideas for supporting children, patient and siblings, such as behavior modification tools, developmental information, and other support as necessary

  • Offer support and advice for families during grief situations

How Can You Help

 

We are supported 100% by donations, and all donated items go directly to the children we care for.
Not sure what to donate? Check out our wish list!

To learn more about Child Life, call
920-433-8641.