Child Life Specialist: Transform Patient & Family Support

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish First Hill is seeking a Child Life Specialist to provide emotional and social support to patients and families. You will develop educational and recreational programs tailored to infants, children, and adolescents to minimize hospitalization-related stress and promote development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, documentation, and resource sharing on child development topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Child development, child life or related field
• Upon hire: National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals
• Two years of clinical experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support to patients and families through education and recreation.
• Plan and provide age- and developmentally appropriate experiences to support cognitive and emotional growth.
• Observe, document, and communicate with the care team to contribute to quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Child development, child life or related field

National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals

Job description

Providence Swedish First Hill is seeking a Child Life Specialist to provide emotional and social support to patients and families. You will develop educational and recreational programs tailored to infants, children, and adolescents to minimize hospitalization-related stress and promote development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, documentation, and resource sharing on child development topics.