Child Life Specialist

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine is seeking a Child Life and Family Specialist to support the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families. You will assess needs and provide therapeutic play, preparing children for procedures with age-appropriate interventions.

Join a collaborative team, promote family-centered care, and contribute to a positive patient experience. Benefits from Day One, DailyPay, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pediatric patients and families in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of child development and therapeutic play interventions.
• Strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide procedural preparation and emotional support.
• Commitment to family-centered care and patient advocacy.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs and provide therapeutic play and developmental activities.
• Prepare children for medical procedures using age-appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote coping and family-centered care.

Skills

Pediatric patient support

Child development & therapeutic play

Communication & collaboration

Procedural preparation & emotional 지원

Family-centered care & patient_advocac

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system includingLoyola University Medical Center,Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, andMacNeal Hospital.

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

The Child Life and Family Specialist supports the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families throughout the healthcare experience. This role assesses patient and family needs, provides therapeutic play and developmental activities, and prepares children for medical procedures using age-appropriate interventions. Working collaboratively with the healthcare team, the Specialist promotes positive coping, family-centered care, and an optimal patient experience while serving as a resource for patients, families, staff, and community partners.

Key Qualifications

• Experience supporting pediatric patients and families in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of child development and therapeutic play interventions
• Strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills
• Ability to provide procedural preparation and emotional support
• Commitment to family-centered care and patient advocacy
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team

What we offer:

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

Whatyou’llneed for this job:

• Bachelors Degree
• 1-2 years ofpreviousjob-related experience

Licensure/Certifications:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred:
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• Other: Certification eligible from the Child Life Certifying Committee or Child Life Specialist

Compensation

Pay Range:$20.02- $31.03 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the rangebutmay vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.