Valley Children's Healthcare

Child Life Specialist - Full Time

9300 Valley Childrens Place, Madera, CA 93636

Full-time · $29.35–$42.55/hr (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 21, 2026

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About Us:

The Child Life Department, comprised of specialists, assistants, a coordinator, and a music therapist, helps children understand and cope with medical experiences. Focusing on developmental needs, Child Life provides education, play and emotional support for patients and their families.

Child Life Specialists are assigned to cover various areas throughout the hospital. As part of the medical team, Child Life Specialists collaborate with staff within the hospital to help meet the needs of the patient. Some of the services include:

Illness, hospital, and treatment education
Surgery and procedure preparation and support
Therapeutic and recreation play activities
Coordinate special events, entertainment and activities
Grief and bereavement support

Child Life Assistants oversee the Playroom and George’s Clubhouse which help children do what they do best: play! In these spaces– away from medical tests and procedures – children can enjoy arts, crafts, music, games, reading, movies and video games. The Playroom also hosts events like Bingo, holiday events, music programs, as well as special guests. Bedside activities are available to children unable to come to the Playroom.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to provide for the psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children. The incumbent is accountable for a defined patient population based upon the child's age and developmental needs for a designated period of time.

Qualifications:

Education

College Degree - 4 year Child Life or related field of study (required)
Masters Degree (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist - CLCC - Child Life Certification Commission within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Or
Other - Other Completion of 600-hour internship prior to start (required)

Skills and Abilities

Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$29.35 - $42.55

Workshift:

Position Exempt:

FTE %:

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Daily Hours:

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.