Child Life Assistant

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Life Assistant is responsible for implementing assigned developmentally appropriate group and/or individual recreational activities which promote socialization, self-awareness, self-expression, understanding, and provides supportive services to promote the development, maintenance and expression of an appropriate leisure/play and social lifestyle for pediatric patients and/or siblings under the direction of a Child Life Specialist. The Child Life Assistant’s responsibility will include inpatient and/or outpatient areas, as deemed appropriate. Work situations are of a routine nature but vary for day to day. This position requires a service-oriented individual, the use of discretion and good judgment, and a clear understanding of the growth, development, and needs of children. Internal contacts include Mary Bridge patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, and outside organizations.

Requirements

Associates degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field
Minimum four (4) years of recent and related experience working with infants, children, and/or adolescents

Responsibilities

Implementing assigned developmentally appropriate group and/or individual recreational activities which promote socialization, self-awareness, self-expression, understanding, and provides supportive services to promote the development, maintenance and expression of an appropriate leisure/play and social lifestyle for pediatric patients and/or siblings under the direction of a Child Life Specialist.
Responsibility will include inpatient and/or outpatient areas, as deemed appropriate.