Child Life Assistant (PRN)

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Child Life Assistant. This role is responsible for patient and family safety and security in the hospital playrooms, teen lounge, and at special events. The assistant supervises and coordinates daily operations in these areas and the work of volunteers, while tracking required information. The role also helps maintain orderly, safe child life spaces and provides developmentally appropriate activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned playroom and teen-area activity programs, including planning and implementing developmentally appropriate group activities and assisting with special events.
• Ensure patients' and visitors' daily safety and security, including at special events, by consistently following safety and security policies and practices.
• Direct volunteers in child life areas and at special events, assigning them to priority patients and guiding their work.
• Oversee and participate in daily cleaning and maintenance of child life areas to maintain an orderly and safe environment for patients and families.
• Track required information daily.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

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