Pediatric Activity & Child Life Assistant

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a dedicated assistant to support child life services and coordinate age-appropriate activities for pediatric patients. You will work under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist to organize the activity room, prepare materials, and assist in special programs that enhance patient care and family support.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (BA preferred) and at least 3 months of experience with special needs children and their families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required/BA preferred.
• 3 months experience minimum in working with special needs children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Obtains census report from Nursing and coordinates different age groups activities as appropriate.
• Organizes the activity room with age appropriate toys/ equipment and provides group activities under the supervision of the Child Life Specialist.
• Assists in coordinating special programs for patients such as pet therapy, meditation, close-circuit television, knitting, parties, and other special events/services.
• Maintains activity rooms in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
• Assures all toys/equipment are utilized in a proper and safe manner; broken or faulty toys are reported immediately to the appropriate party.
• Assists the Child Life Specialist in requesting and maintaining toys/ equipment in the activity rooms.
• Promotes a children friendly environment on unit.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures relative to toys/ equipment cleaning and lending.
• Provides emotional support for families/caregivers and provides developmental support for children.
• Provides guidance to volunteers in the activity rooms as needed.
• Observes children’s behavior and communicates any pertinent information to the supervising Child Life Specialist.
• Assists in determining whether the needs of individual children should be attended to by medical professionals.
• Hands out materials to patients per policy.
• Attends Child Life meetings as required.

Education

High School Diploma/GED required/BA preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a dedicated assistant to support child life services and coordinate age-appropriate activities for pediatric patients. You will work under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist to organize the activity room, prepare materials, and assist in special programs that enhance patient care and family support.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (BA preferred) and at least 3 months of experience with special needs children and their families.