Child Life Specialist

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Providence Swedish First Hill is seeking a Child Life Specialist to provide emotional and social support to patients and families. You will plan age-appropriate learning and recreational activities to support cognitive and emotional growth, collaborating with the healthcare team to document observations and care plans.

This role emphasizes developmentally appropriate experiences and a strong patient-focused culture that values mutual respect and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in child development, child life or related field.
• National Certified Child Life Specialist expected upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support to patients and families.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate educational and recreational activities to minimize psychological trauma.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Certified CLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in child development/child life/related field

Job description

The Child Life Specialist provides emotional and social support to patients and their families by conducting educational and recreational programs that minimize the psychological trauma for hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents.Plans and provides age and developmentally appropriate experience to ensure continued cognitive and emotional growth. Adds to quality of patient care through observation, documentation, and communication with other members of the healthcare team. Serves as a resource on child development issues.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Child development, child life or related field
• Upon hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of clinical experience
• Previous work experience with healthy infants, children, and adolescents, as well as working knowledge of children and/or adolescents under stress

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.