| Goals & Objectives
- To gain an understanding of how hospitalization can affect the developmental
and emotional needs of children, newborn to 21 years.
- To become aware of the impact a child's illness can have on a family.
- To become familiar with the Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation profession
and prepare to work in a hospital setting as a Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist.
- To provide a safe and non-threatening environment that promotes normalization
and healthy interactions between the patient, family, and staff.
- To have the opportunity to interact with infants, toddlers, preschoolers,
school age children, adolescents, and young adults.
- To plan and implement group interventions with patients in the playroom setting.
- To plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- To learn to assess levels of stress and coping mechanisms in patients and their families.
- To provide opportunities for and participate with patients in medical play.
- To have the opportunity to support patients in specialized units, subject to availability.
- To have the opportunity to support the parents/caregivers of patients.
- To have the opportunity to support the siblings of patients in group and
one-to-one situations.
- To supervise volunteers and students in group and one-to-one interactions.
- To enhance the environment of the pediatric floors, e.g. bulletin boards,
banners, posters, and seasonal decorations.
- To have the opportunity to attend and participate in multidisciplinary
meetings and conferences.
- To observe other disciplines and services (respiratory, occupational, and physical
therapy; social work).
- To learn Child Life documentation for patient charts and departmental
statistics.
- To participate in administrative functions such as program evaluation,
quality assurance, public relations, and fundraising.
- To participate in departmental meetings, in-services, supervisory sessions,
and other relevant functions of the department.
Information
For more information about the Child Life Program at Shands Children's Hospital at UF, call 352.265.0111 ext. 46470.
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