Child Life Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Child Life Assistant to support daily activities and programs focusing on children's development in a hospital setting. This per diem role involves helping child life staff with therapeutic and recreational activities, ensuring a safe environment for pediatric patients.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development or education preferred.
• Experience working with children required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Child Life staff with daily activities and programs.
• Provides individual and group activities for patients and families.
• Documents patient involvement in Child Life programming.

Skills

Experience working with children

Education

Baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development or education

College course(s) in child development/child psychology or related field

Job description

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Location:

Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Req #: 0000202725

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Child Life Program

Salary: $23.56 per hour

Location:

Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Child Life Assistant

Location: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Child Life Program

Req#: 0000202725

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $23.56 - $23.56 Hourly

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

Assists Child Life Staff with daily activities and programs. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care, unit and environmental tasks under the direction of either the Child Life Director or the Child Life Specialist.

Qualifications

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development or education preferred.
• College course(s) in child development/child psychology or related field required.
• Experience working with children.
  
  

Essential Functions

Assists Child Life staff by providing group, and one-to-one individual art and recreational activities for the patients and families, on selected units, which are:

done on a daily basis

age appropriate for the individual patients

creative and appealing to the patients

Assists in maintenance of programs including, but not limited to:

birthday celebrations for patients

holiday celebrations

monthly events from community sponsors

Observes Patients And Informs The Child Life Staff Of Any Problems Regarding Patient s Developmental Status, Social Interaction, Coping Style And Family Structure In Order To

identify and treat problems with the adjustment to hospitalization

meet individual needs in the Child Life Center

aid nurses, physicians and other staff in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the patient

Maintains daily Child Life activities for selected units, in the absence of Child Life staff and communicates with nurses and staff on their assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Assesses data reflective of the patient s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Applies the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Provides the care needed as described in the department s policies and procedures.

Documents Patient Involvement In Child Life Programming

keeping daily records of all activities

reporting information to the Child Life Specialist

Communicates with the Child Life Director and/or Child Life Specialist to discuss plans, activities, new ideas and needs of the unit.

Supervises volunteers for the specified portion of the Child Life Program, in the absence of the Child Life staff.

Assists the director/specialist in management and organization of activity centers by:

selecting supplies/equipment appropriate for the needs of specified population

utilizing supplies/equipment in an efficient and economical manner

maintaining appearance and organization within the center

maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients and families

Professional Development

Attends designated inservices and unit staff meetings.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
  
  

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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