Child Life Specialist
Trinity Health · Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center
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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 including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal 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
What you’ll need for this job:
- Bachelors Degree
- 1-2 years of previous job-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 range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
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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.
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