Assistant Child Life
About The Position
Help Children and Families Feel Supported During Their Healthcare Journey. As a Child Life Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a safe, comforting, and supportive experience for children and families during their time in the hospital. You’ll work alongside healthcare professionals to provide age-appropriate activities, support, and normalization that help patients and families cope with hospitalization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience working with children
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree
- Experience in healthcare, pediatric support, education, recreation, or related settings
- Enjoy working with children and supporting families during challenging moments
- Bring compassion, patience, creativity, and strong communication skills
- Work well in a team-oriented healthcare environment
- Adapt easily to changing patient and department needs
- Are committed to learning and professional growth
Responsibilities
- Support children and families through therapeutic play, and activities
- Help to normalize the hospital environment for patients and families in an age-appropriate way
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, volunteers, and students to provide coordinated patient-centered care
- Create a welcoming and engaging environment that promotes emotional well-being
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing learning opportunities
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality while following all hospital policies and standards
- Support additional department needs and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Meaningful work that positively impacts children and families
- Collaborative and supportive healthcare team
- Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
- Inclusive environment that values compassion and teamwork
- The chance to bring comfort, play, and support to patients every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
