Description
About the Role
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.
What You Will Do
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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
What Success Looks like
In this role, you will:
Build trusting relationships with children and families
Help reduce stress and anxiety for pediatric patients during hospitalization
Contribute positively to the patient and family experience
Work collaboratively with a compassionate multidisciplinary team
Continue developing your skills in pediatric and family-centered care
You may be a great fit if you:
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
