Student Playroom Assistant

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Student Playroom Assistant to support pediatric patients and families within the Child Life team. The role focuses on organizing play activities, bedside engagement, and maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.

The position requires enrollment in undergraduate/graduate studies, with preference for majors in Child Life, Nursing, Pre-Med, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education, and a commitment of 18 hours per week for one year.

Qualifications

• Education track includes Child Life, Nursing, Pre-Med, Psychology or Early Childhood Education.
• Commitment to 18 hours per week for one year.
• Experience with infants, children, and/or adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe, developmentally appropriate group activities in pediatric playrooms.
• Provide bedside recreational play activities for patients unable to visit playrooms.
• Maintain infection control standards by sanitizing toys and surfaces.
• Share patient observations with staff and assist Child Life Specialists.
• Coordinate with external visitors and holiday/educational events as needed.
• Complete daily administrative tasks and track equipment and supplies.

Skills

Child development support

Volunteer experience with children

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate coursework in Child Life, Nursing, Pre-Med, Psychology, Early Childhood Education

Job description

## Student Playroom AssistantApply: 3415 Bainbridge Avenue: Part time: Posted Today: JR234184**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**Inpatient CHAM Nursing**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI, VARIED HOURS**Scheduled Hours:**9 AM-4 PM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**6 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$17.00For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.**Job Summary** The **Student Playroom Assistant** plays a vital role in creating a warm, developmentally appropriate, and supportive environment for pediatric patients and their families. Operating within the **Child Life team**, the playroom assistant facilitates group and bedside play activities to normalize the hospital environment, lessen anxiety, and promote healthy development. This position is designed to cultivate future healthcare leaders by providing local students with hands-on, patient-facing experience in a premier clinical setting. **Key Responsibilities** * **Facilitate Supportive Play:** Organize and oversee safe, developmentally appropriate group activities in the playrooms, including imaginative play, arts and crafts, and games. Promote healthy connection and socialization among patients.* **Bedside Engagement:** Conduct individual bedside visits to provide recreational play activities for patients who are unable to come to the playrooms.* **Environmental Safety & Sanitation:** Maintain strict infection control standards by sanitizing toys, play surfaces, and equipment before and after each use.* **Teamwork & Collaboration:** Gather information from staff about patient needs and share behavioral observations with the appropriate staff members. Assist Certified Child Life Specialists in providing support and direction to volunteers.* **Special Event Support:** Assist the Certified Child Life Specialists with the coordination of external visitors and performers, holiday events, and educational programming.* **Administrative Tasks:** Monitor use of equipment and availability of supplies, and request additional supplies as needed. Complete daily statistical forms and other administrative tasks as necessary. **Core Qualifications** * **Education:** Currently enrolled in undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate coursework. Individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and are preparing applications for graduate programs are also welcome to apply. Strong preference for majors in **Child Life, Nursing, Pre-Med, Psychology, Early Childhood Education**, or related fields.* **Commitment:** Ability to dedicate 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.* **Experience:** Prior volunteer or work experience with infants, children, and/or adolescents is required. Applicants must demonstrate experience and/or openness to working with pediatric patients with developmental disabilities, life-threatening illnesses, and/or complex emotional needs.Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.