Child Life Specialist / Play Therapist
United Arab Emirates
Length of Position: 2 years
Dates: December 2009
Description:
Location : Abu Dhabi Department: Paediatric Patient Care Services. Hospital: The Sheikh Kalifa With excellent equipment and facilities The Sheikh Khalifa Medical City is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The health care facilities that comprise SKMC are situated on an island about five miles wide and nine miles long. The Sheikh Khalifa Medical City provides a network of comprehensive health care facilities and services for the Island of Abu Dhabi. The Role: Providing therapeutic play opportunities and diagnostic teaching for paediatric patients which encourage the expression of feelings and promote a sense of mastery and understanding of hospital experiences. Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary communication regarding developmental psychological needs of the patient/family.
Highlights:
Patient Care services include Royal and VIP, Paediatrics, Medical, Surgical, Day Care, Critical Care, Operating Room, Post Anaesthetic Recovery Room, Emergency and Outpatient Speciality Clinics and Behavioural Sciences.
Qualifications:
* Advance Diploma of Play Therapy Course or Baccalaureate Degree in Child Life * Psychology or Psychology degree with Education. * Child and Family Studies or Therapeutic Recreation ( Desirable ) * Certification with professional certification body. * At least 2 years experience in this field.
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Job Types :
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- Nursing
- Occupational, Envir. Health
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Salary / Pay: Tax free salary, Free flights, Medical cover, Annual return flights, Accommodations allowance, Utilities allowance, 40-day annual leave
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and Kiwi
Participants.
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview Required
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
Year Founded: 1928
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