Elisa Kasha
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated Child Life Specialist with 17 years of experience supporting patients and families within a hospital setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Life Specialist
Alberta Health Services
03.2007 - Current
- Implemented research-based best practices into daily work routines that resulted in positive outcomes for pediatric patients and families.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing therapeutic play activities and emotional support.
- Provided medical play sessions to familiarize children with hospital equipment and procedures, decreasing fear and anxiety associated with healthcare experiences.
- Developed age-appropriate interventions to alleviate stress and anxiety during medical procedures.
- Assessed children's ability to complete an MRI without a general anesthetic.
- Provided non-pharmacological procedural support before, during and after painful or unfamiliar medical interventions.
- Established trust-based relationships with patients and families by consistently demonstrating empathy, understanding, and professionalism in all interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Child Studies -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB2005
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Stress reduction techniques
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Child development expertise
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Psychosocial assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapeutic Play Techniques
- Pediatric Pain Management
- Age-Appropriate Education
Accomplishments
- Trained in Medical Hypnosis
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing
- Participated in a successful pilot project in Diagnostic Imaging that resulted in the creation of a new child life position
Timeline
Child Life Specialist
Alberta Health Services
03.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Child Studies -
Mount Royal University
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