Pediatric Playroom Aide — Student Experience

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Student Playroom Assistant to support pediatric patients and their families within the Child Life team. The role focuses on facilitating play activities in playrooms and at the bedside, helping normalize the hospital environment and reduce anxiety.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate studies and commit to at least 18 hours per week for one year.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate coursework.
• Strong preference for majors in Child Life, Nursing, Pre-Med, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education.
• Commitment to at least 18 hours per week for one year. Each shift is 4-8 hours, and shifts are available Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate supportive play by organizing developmentally appropriate group activities in the playrooms and bedside visits.
• Bedside engagement to provide recreational play for patients unable to visit the playrooms.
• Maintain infection control by sanitizing toys, play surfaces, and equipment.
• Gather information from staff about patient needs and share observations with staff; assist Child Life Specialists.
• Assist with coordination of external visitors, holiday events, and educational programming.
• Monitor use of equipment and supplies and complete daily administrative tasks.

Skills

Group activity facilitation

Bedside engagement

Infection control

Education

Undergraduate/post-baccalaureate/graduate coursework

Child Life, Nursing, Pre-Med, Psychology, Early Childhood Education majors

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Student Playroom Assistant to support pediatric patients and their families within the Child Life team. The role focuses on facilitating play activities in playrooms and at the bedside, helping normalize the hospital environment and reduce anxiety.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate studies and commit to at least 18 hours per week for one year.