Up to $35.72/hour | Child Life Specialist | Honolulu, HI

About the role

Kahu Malama Nurses is seeking a Child Life Specialist to join a growing and dynamic team in Honolulu, HI. This is a full-time, direct‑hire position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess developmental, emotional, social, sensory, coping, and behavioral needs, and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Support children and families by identifying, educating, and encouraging the use of age‑appropriate coping strategies when facing illness, disability, grief, or loss.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate individual and group activities that promote creative expression, emotional well‑being, developmental growth, and therapeutic play.
• Foster social connections with peers, siblings, and family members whenever possible.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings to integrate child life goals into the overall care plan for the child and family.
• Respond to crisis situations with professionalism, compassion, and composure while ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and families.
• Facilitate legacy‑building and memory‑making activities for children and siblings facing end‑of‑life circumstances, providing opportunities for emotional expression and meaningful involvement.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for infants, children, adolescents, and their families.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient documentation and effectively communicate relevant information with care team members.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Child Life Certification (completed or currently in progress) required
• 2 years of recent experience in pediatric health care required
• Hospice experience preferred

Skills

• Outstanding communication, education, and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize, solve problems, manage multiple tasks, and work independently
• Ability to collaborate with others on the interdisciplinary team with community partners
• Skilled in providing holistic care to patients and their families
• Ability to identify and address psychosocial needs

Pay

$27.88 to $35.72 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (ability to work weekends, nights, or holidays as needed). Applicants must be able to report to work on time as scheduled.