Child Life Therapy Assistant

UW Health • Madison, WI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of something remarkable. Come make a difference in the lives of children at nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital. We are seeking a Child Life Therapist Assistant to plan, conduct and evaluate spontaneous and formal activities for the playroom and at bedside to support developmental age appropriate activities. Provide one-on-one interaction with the patients in collaboration with a child life specialist. Deliver developmentally age appropriate activities to engage patients during play and interactions and share significant information with child life specialists and other healthcare professionals when appropriate both in the chart and verbally. Support child life specialists in attaining goals and objectives for individual children and families contacting child life specialists to handle situations beyond their training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred
• One (1) year college coursework related to this field or associate degree from a community college. Preferred
• 2 years of previous experience working with children in the healthcare setting or children in individual and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and evaluate spontaneous and formal activities for the playroom and at bedside to support developmental age appropriate activities
• Provide one-on-one interaction with the patients in collaboration with a child life specialist
• Deliver developmentally age appropriate activities to engage patients during play and interactions and share significant information with child life specialists and other healthcare professionals when appropriate both in the chart and verbally
• Support child life specialists in attaining goals and objectives for individual children and families contacting child life specialists to handle situations beyond their training

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED