Child Life Assistant

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a dedicated Child Life Assistant to support developmentally appropriate activities for patients in the playroom, waiting room or at bedside, under supervision.

This onsite, part-time role requires at least two years of college in child development or related field, plus coursework in child development, and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework related to child development or family studies.
• Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities for patients in the playroom, waiting room or at bedside.
• Support patient families and coordinate with the child life team.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Two years of college in child development or related field

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Child Life Assistant works under the supervision of a child life specialist and report to the Section Chief of Child Life. Child Life Assistant is responsible for planning and providing developmentally and psychosocially appropriate activities for patients in the playroom, waiting room or at bedside.

This is an onsite part-time position- two days per week and every Saturday from 10am-4pm.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of college in child development, child and family studies or related field.
• Minimum of 2 courses in child development, child life, child and family studies or related field.
• Previous experience working with children.