Quick overview

Provides developmentally appropriate play and recreation opportunities for pediatric patients and their families in playrooms and at the bedside. Collaborates with Child-Family Life Specialists and other support services to implement patient-oriented programs and orient volunteers.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate of Arts in Child Development or a related field and 2 years of experience working with children in a structured environment. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

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Job description

Job Overview

The inpatient Child Life Assistant (CLA) provides pediatric patients, siblings and other family members developmentally appropriate play and recreation opportunities in playrooms, at bedside or in other Patient Family Support Services spaces. The CLA maintains playrooms and CFL resources while ensuring proper cleaning and safety precautions are taken. The CLA promotes normal growth and development in the medical environment for pediatric patients in collaboration with Child-Family Life Specialists. The CLA will also collaborate with other Patient and Family Support Services departments to assist with various duties associated with implementing patient and family-oriented programs and resources and training/orienting volunteers.

Required Qualifications Associate of Arts in Child Development or related field 2 years working with children in a structured environment Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Child Development or related field 2 years experience working with children in a healthcare setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer.
Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Benefits

Medical
Dental
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Retirement
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Vision plans
Sick and Safe Time
Early access to earned wages

Child Life Associate