Child Life Assistant

Northwell • New York, NY

1d • $30,910 - $45,440

About The Position

Assists child life staff in providing psycho-social support, developmentally appropriate play and activities, and playroom supervision for patients and families to help foster a positive hospital experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.
• Experience working in pediatrics

Responsibilities

• Coordinates playroom activities and playroom orientation for patients and family.
• Creates and maintains a welcoming and emotionally and physically safe environment.
• Sets-up, organizes and maintains activity areas.
• Provides opportunities to play, learn, and interact with others.
• Offers support to family members to assist with their adaptation to health-care experiences.
• Enables patient/family to make choices and decisions to maximize feelings of control when in the playroom.
• Guides volunteers in providing a playroom experience that is developmentally appropriate and safe.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED