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Intermountain Health

Child Life Specialist PRN

Lehi, UT · On-site

$24.30 - $37.52/hr

... activities to help make the health care experience easier for patients and families. Reduces ... Provides supervision to volunteers, child life pre-internship students and child life assistants.

Imh

Child Life Specialist Weekends

Lehi, UT · On-site

$24.30 - $37.52/hr

... activities to help make the health care experience easier for patients and families. Reduces ... Provides supervision to volunteers, child life pre-internship students and child life assistants.

Intermountain Health

Child Life Specialist PRN

Lehi, UT · On-site

$24.30 - $37.52/hr

... activities to help make the health care experience easier for patients and families. Reduces ... Provides supervision to volunteers, child life pre-internship students and child life assistants.

Imh

Child Life Specialist PRN

Lehi, UT · On-site

$24.30 - $37.52/hr

... activities to help make the health care experience easier for patients and families. Reduces ... Provides supervision to volunteers, child life pre-internship students and child life assistants.

Intermountain Healthcare

Child Life Specialist PRN

Lehi, UT · On-site

$24.30 - $37.52/hr

... activities to help make the health care experience easier for patients and families. Reduces ... Provides supervision to volunteers, child life pre-internship students and child life assistants ...

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Imh

Child Life Specialist Utah Valley

Provo, UT · On-site

... activities to help make the health care experience easier for patients and families. Reduces ... Provides supervision to volunteers, child life pre-internship students and child life assistants.

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How much do volunteer child life activity jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer child life activity in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Child Life Activity vs Child Life Specialist?

AspectVolunteer Child Life ActivityChild Life Specialist
Required CredentialsNone or minimal; often volunteer or certification coursesBachelor’s or Master’s degree in child life, certification (CCLS)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community eventsHospitals, pediatric units, healthcare settings
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, nonprofits, volunteer organizationsHospitals, healthcare institutions, pediatric departments

Volunteer Child Life Activities involve supporting children through play and comfort efforts without requiring formal certification. Child Life Specialists are trained professionals with specialized degrees and certifications, providing clinical support and therapeutic interventions in healthcare settings. The main difference lies in credentials, scope of practice, and level of responsibility.

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Child Life Activity Assistant (Per Diem, Days)

Miami, FL • On-site

Nicklaus Children's Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Nicklaus Children's Health Systemexternal

Per diem

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description
Job Summary
Provides support to the department leaders and Child Life Specialists. Assists in implementing Child Life services by planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate recreational activities. Assists with maintaining a safe and organized environment for the Child Life department.
Job Specific Duties
  • Assists the leaders with overseeing child life activities and monthly duties.
  • Assists leaders with special projects, donations, and other special events as required.
  • Uses PEDS to identify unit needs for bedside play.
  • Collaborates with nurses/others to accommodate patient's needs (toy, crafts, and Foundation).
  • Develops a productive work environment for volunteers; trains, orients, motivates, and supports volunteers.
  • Incorporates volunteers into daily programming through delegating, valuing input, empowering, and providing feedback.
  • Engages with patients at bedside, in the unit Play Spaces, or in Outpatient areas; plans and implements appropriate recreational activities and communicates observations to the team.
  • Engages children in Play Space activities; maintains Play Space environment including cleaning equipment and stocking shelves/cabinets.
  • Provides support and collaborates professionally with the Child Life Specialists.
  • Performs all other delegated duties such as copying, scanning, filing, faxing, restocking toy storage and unit prizes.

Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field required within 1 year of hire date
  • American Heart Association BLS required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience working with children is preferred.
  • Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  • Able to handle multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Abilities in prioritizing, successfully handling multiple concurrent tasks, strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and working in a team environment.
  • Able to work independently and flexibly with minimal supervision.
  • Able to represent the department/function in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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