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Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

Interior Health Authority • Kamloops
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
A permanent full-time opportunity exists for a Child Life Specialist to join the welcoming Pediatrics team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child Life Specialist who is passionate about supporting the emotional, social and developmental needs of children and families during hospitalization. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in child development and family systems, with the expertise to conduct thorough child life assessments and develop individualized psychosocial care plans. The successful candidate is adept at preparing children and families for medical procedures, coaching effective coping strategies, and facilitating therapeutic and medical play to promote resilience and growth.

This individual demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills with families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, maintains meticulous documentation, and upholds professional standards. Above all, the ideal candidate is proactive, empathetic, culturally sensitive, and committed to empowering children, families and support systems to adapt and thrive in challenging healthcare environments.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

Relocation Assistance:

Generous relocation assistance is available for this position. Please inquire with your application.

With excellent healthcare benefits, competitive compensation, employee wellness program and commitment to a people-centred culture, work-life balance and diversity, equity and inclusion are important to us as it is to you.

What will you work on?

The Child Life Specialist conducts planned educational and recreational activities designed to further the intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of children and adolescents in the hospital. The Child Life Specialist provides children, families and their support systems opportunities to cope, gain a sense of mastery, and engage in self-expression. Child life intervention minimizes both the immediate and long-term effects of stress, anxiety, and psychosocial trauma, ultimately empowering children, families, and their support system to reach their full potential.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

At Interior Health, we’re all about giving people room to grow; room to impact; room to make a significant, personal contribution; and room to make a difference in the lives of others.
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