Child Life Assistant II

St. Louis Children's Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) plan with match

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Adoption assistance

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Missouri is seeking a Child Life Assistant II. The role involves providing bedside support to children in critical care and oncology. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and ideally possess an Associate's Degree. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and focuses on ensuring patient safety, coordinating with the medical team, and maintaining a supportive environment for young patients and their families. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-5 years of relevant experience in a clinical or child life setting.
• Experience in a supervisory role is not required, but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing bedside support to patients in PICU and oncology areas.
• Coordinate the medical needs of inpatients by notifying the Certified Child Life Specialist.
• Ensure the safety and security of patients and families in designated areas.
• Maintain an orderly environment for all patients and their families.
• Complete daily charting in patient medical records.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Safety and security monitoring

Charting in medical records

Coordination with healthcare professionals

Supervision of volunteers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Additional Information About The Role Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of children? St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking a Child Life Assistant II to join our team! This individual will provide bedside support to patients within the PICU and oncology areas. Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5:00p

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury‑prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” Providing comprehensive, high‑quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300‑mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top‑ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The child life assistant II (CLA II) is a clinical partner with the Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) in delivering patient and family‑centered care on inpatient floors. The CLA II will provide introduction to CL services, coordination of inpatients medical needs by notifying CCLS, and will assist families in obtaining needed CL supplies and resources. The CLA II will be responsible for the safety and security of patients and families in any: playrooms, teen lounge, special events and support groups. The CLA II supervises, oversees and directs the operations of the CL areas and work of the volunteers.

Responsibilities

• A clinical partner to the Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) in delivering patient and family‑centered care by completing introduction of services, coordination of clinical procedures by notifying CCLS of upcoming procedures and tests and obtaining needed Child Life (CL) resources.
• Responsible for the daily safety and security of all patients and visitors in any of the areas designated for play (CL playrooms, TL) and during special events by assuring that safety/security policies and practices are consistently followed.
• Daily maintains an orderly and safe environment for all patients and families.
• Daily completes charting in patient’s medical records.
• Oversees the daily roles and responsibilities of volunteers on the inpatients floors and during special events by directing them to priority patients and guiding their work.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits And Legal Statement

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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