Child Life Specialist (BA) - Surrey Memorial Hospital

The specialist plans and monitors daily activities to support the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children and adolescents, while also helping parents understand medical events and procedures. This involves liaising with the interdisciplinary team, observing patient behavior, providing education to patients and parents, and coordinating volunteer staff.

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field such as child and youth care or psychology, along with one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination. Eligibility for membership with the child life council or canadian association of child life leaders and completion of child life certification are also required.