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Kasey Chavelas

Los Angeles

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Child Life Volunteer

Miller's Children & Women's Hospital
Long Beach
04.2025 - Current
  • Delivered emotional support and companionship to pediatric patients and families, fostering resilience during hospital stays
  • Facilitated play opportunities in playroom and at bedside to enhance emotional well-being of pediatric patients
  • Ensured organized, clean, and safe play environment for pediatric patients, supporting their comfort and engagement

Child Life Practicum

Miller's Children & Women's Hospital
Long Beach
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Educated patients and families on coping techniques tailored to developmental stages, fostering emotional resilience during medical experiences
  • Provided emotional support to pediatric patients and families during medical procedures and hospitalization
  • Provided therapeutic play opportunities to promote coping and reduce stress
  • Collaborated with nurses and Child Life Specialists to enhance holistic patient care, ensuring comprehensive support for emotional and physical needs
  • Documented patient behaviors and responses to interventions, contributing to collaborative care plans with the healthcare team

Practicum Student

Long Beach Day Nursery
Long Beach
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers
  • Monitored children's behavior and developmental progress, providing insights to lead teachers for tailored support
  • Promoted social-emotional development through structured play and positive interactions
  • Cultivated nurturing environment for toddlers (ages 1-3) fostering independence in daily routines

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development and Family Studies

California State University
Long Beach
05-2026

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Child Life Practicum

Miller's Children & Women's Hospital
08.2025 - 12.2025

Child Life Volunteer

Miller's Children & Women's Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Practicum Student

Long Beach Day Nursery
02.2025 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development and Family Studies

California State University
Kasey Chavelas