0000044344 - CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST, CPT

Niagara Health; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Health is seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist, CPT to support Paediatric patients at Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines.

The role involves assessing and implementing growth-promoting programs, plus aiding families during procedures and hospital experiences. Candidates should hold a relevant undergraduate degree, Child Life Certification (or within a year), CPR/First Aid, and strong communication; hospital teamwork and patient-centered care are essential in this casual

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Child Life Studies, Child Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development, Child & Family Social Sciences, Education or a related discipline
• Child Life Certification, or within a year. Current membership with the Child Life Council
• Experience developing and administering assessments, individual treatment plans and therapeutic programming
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Must have recent experience in providing Paediatric patient support within the last two years
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay complex information to patients and health care professionals

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement programs promoting growth and development to prevent adverse reactions to hospitalization
• Provide support to parents and patients during medical procedures
• Administer, observe and interpret developmental assessment tests and other measures
• Provide education, information and resources for parents

Skills

Communication skills

Paediatric care experience

Team collaboration

Assessment & program development

Computer skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Child Life or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 44344CC

JOB TITLE: CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST, CPT

STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME

DEPARTMENT: CHILDREN'S HEALTH

LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES

HOURS OF WORK: SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS, MON-FRI

POSTING DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION

WAGE RANGE: $35.93 TO $41.37 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Reporting to the Manager of Children's Health, the Child Life Specialist will provide individual Paediatric patient support. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, developing and implementing programs promoting growth and development to prevent adverse reactions to hospitalization. The Child Life Specialist may provide support to parents and patients during medical procedures as well as administer, observe and interpret various developmental assessment tests and other measures; in addition to providing education, information and resources for parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Child Life Studies, Child Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development, Child & Family Social Sciences, Education or a related discipline
• Child Life Certification, or within a year. Current membership with the Child Life Council
• Experience developing and administering assessments, individual treatment plans and therapeutic programming
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Must have recent experience in providing Paediatric patient support within the last two (2) years
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to relay complex information and relate effectively with patients (of all ages and backgrounds), and health care professionals in a calm and professional manner
• Demonstrated professionalism and community relations skills while dealing with the public (patients and families), as well as various medical and non-medical professionals
• Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
• Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team, is self-directed, and is able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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