Job detail
Child Life Associate
Fairview Health Services
UNKNOWN
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Core responsibilities
The child life associate provides developmentally appropriate play and recreation opportunities for pediatric patients and their families in medical settings. They also maintain playrooms, ensure safety and cleanliness, and collaborate with staff to support patient programs and volunteer training.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an associate degree in child development or a related field and have at least two years of experience working with children in a structured environment. A basic life support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
associate degreebachelor degreeCollaborationSafety protocolsChild developmentBasic life supportVolunteer coordinationRecreational programmingCleaning and sanitationDevelopmental playPediatric patient supportPatient family support
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Vision plans
- Early access to earned wages
- Sick and safe time