Child Life Specialist-ft Child/life
2 months ago
**Ref# 24OPP086**
**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Child Life Specialist**
**Child Life Therapy**
Reporting to the Manager ‑ Paediatrics, the Child Life Specialist is an unregulated health professional who is
specially trained to help children and their families understand and manage challenging life events and stressful
health care experiences. The Child Life Specialist will support and nurture children and their families through the
emotional and physical aspects of hospitalization. They will work collaboratively with the Paediatric Team to provide
children and their families with the support they need in times of illness, hospitalization, and/or during procedures.
The Child Life Specialist is skilled in providing developmental, educational and therapeutic interventions for children
and their families under stress. This staff member shall provide opportunities for children to play, thrive, and grow in
an abnormal and sometimes difficult environment while recognizing family strengths and individuality and respecting
the unique coping strategies of each child and family. The Child Life Specialist provides patient care or services in a
manner that is consistent with TBRHSC mission, vision, values and reflects the philosophy of Patient and Family
Centred Care.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate or Masters degree in child development, recreational development, child psychology, or counseling,
or a university degree with child life specialization
- Experience in working with children
- Certification as a current member of Child Life Specialist by Child Life Council or for those without certification, able
to demonstrate an education pathway or willingness to move towards certification.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with an inter disciplinary team
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills
Salary Range: $35.930 to 41.370
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred
Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care
philosophy.
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
are available throughout the selection process.
**As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French**
**Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are**
**required.**
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on **Friday, 27 September, 2024**.
website.
Posted: September 20, 2024
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