Pediatric Play Therapist Assistant — Compassionate Care

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a specialized pediatric care center in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to find a compassionate Pediatric Support Worker & Play Therapist Assistant. You will work with a team of healthcare professionals to support children's comfort, safety, and engagement through therapeutic play activities.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a gentle demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to child welfare as you help implement individualized care plans and document progress

Qualifications

• Gentle demeanor and empathy when engaging with children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork with healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to child welfare and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct care and support to children with diverse needs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
• Facilitate structured play activities designed to support children's therapeutic goals and developmental progress.
• Support the play therapist in preparing and setting up therapeutic play sessions.
• Observe and document children's interactions, responses, and progress during activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Child welfare

Job description

Pediatric Support Worker & Play Therapist Assistant

Our client, a specialized pediatric care center in Vereeniging , Gauteng, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Support Worker & Play Therapist Assistant. This role is vital in providing essential support to children requiring specialized care, ensuring their comfort, safety, and engagement through therapeutic play activities. You will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals and play therapists to implement individualized care plans, facilitate developmental activities, and create a positive and therapeutic environment for young patients. The ideal candidate will possess a gentle demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to child welfare. We are looking for an empathetic individual who can make a significant positive impact on the lives of children in Vereeniging and their families during challenging times.

Our client, a specialized pediatric care center in Vereeniging , Gauteng, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Support Worker & Play Therapist Assistant. This role is vital in providing essential support to children requiring specialized care, ensuring their comfort, safety, and engagement through therapeutic play activities. You will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals and play therapists to implement individualized care plans, facilitate developmental activities, and create a positive and therapeutic environment for young patients. The ideal candidate will possess a gentle demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to child welfare. We are looking for an empathetic individual who can make a significant positive impact on the lives of children in Vereeniging and their families during challenging times.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct care and support to children with diverse needs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
• Facilitate structured play activities designed to support children's therapeutic goals and developmental progress.
• Support the play therapist in preparing and setting up therapeutic play sessions.
• Observe and document children's interactions, responses, and progress during activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.