Child Life Assistant - PRN (As needed)

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plano, Texas is seeking a Child Life Assistant to ensure a safe and engaging environment for children in the playroom. Responsibilities include monitoring children's health needs and providing appropriate play activities. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, and experience with child development is preferred. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year job related experience required.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment in the playroom and monitor general health needs.
• Provide input to the Child Life Specialist about individual children's needs.
• Supervise volunteers and guide community groups visiting playrooms.

Skills

Monitoring child safety

Providing engaging activities

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in child development

Job description

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Job Title & Specialty Area: Child Life Assistant - PRN (As needed)

Department: Child Life

Location: Plano, TX

Shift: Various

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

This job is responsible for activities in the playroom as instructed by the Child Life Specialist while monitoring the safety of the children as well as providing a child friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment in the playroom, monitor general health needs in the playroom and ask for assistance from nursing when appropriate; provide toys and activities that are appropriate for a wide developmental range of children; take developmentally appropriate toys and activities to individual patients confined to rooms; and set up the playroom activities, supervise the activities and clean up area.
• Provide input to the Child Life Specialist about observed specific needs of individual children; determine when the needs of individual children should be attended to by medical professionals and / or outside the general scope of the role of the Child Life Assistant.
• Provide guidance to community groups visiting the playroom(s); supervise volunteers assisting in the playroom; assist with acceptance of donations and materials handling for the department.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Other Information

How You’ll Be Successful:

Work Experience

At least 1 year job related experience Required

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Some college coursework in child development Preferred
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

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