Child Life Activity Assistant-Blank Children's

UnityPoint Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Child Life Assistant to support the Child Life Specialist in enhancing children's emotional well-being and development. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities, managing the playroom, and fostering a family-centered care environment. With a commitment to employee satisfaction and a robust Total Rewards program, this position offers a fulfilling career path where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Short and Long-term Disability

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in child development or education.
• Support Child Life Specialist with inpatient activities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organize donations for the Child Life Department.
• Oversee training and scheduling of Child Life volunteers.

Skills

Child Development

Education

Communication

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Area of Interest:

• Therapy

FTE/Hours per pay period:

• 0.9

Department:

• Child Life - Meth

Shift:

• Full-Time, 36 hours/week

Job ID:

• 163929

Overview

The Child Life Assistant (CLA) is responsible for assisting the Child Life Specialist with inpatient planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and interactions in the playroom and at the bedside. The goal is to support development, meet emotional needs, and provide diversion. The CLA also promotes a family-centered care environment, observes responses of children and families, and reports observations to the Child Life Specialist.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We are proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for several years, reflecting our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, regardless of your life stage. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, employee recognition, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, pet insurance, early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

We aim to foster a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing our differences and shared values. We believe supporting your growth and development is key to delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

The CLA serves as the point person for scheduling, organizing, and accepting donations to the Child Life Department. The CLA oversees the training and scheduling of Child Life volunteers, manages the playroom, and collaborates across disciplines within UPH. The role also includes administrative responsibilities for the Child Life and Family Centered Services team.

Qualifications

The Child Life Assistant supports the Child Life Specialist in inpatient activities to promote development and emotional well-being. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in child development or education and holds an associate degree (preferred).