At Legacy, we are committed to making life better for others, and we recognize that entails every aspect of a person’s well-being. As a Child Life Assistant, you provide compassionate care to promote hope and healing. Your skills in therapeutic play and concern for others will help to promote the emotional and mental well-being of our pediatric patients.

Works alongside Child Life Specialists to minimize stress and anxiety for patients and their families in the hospital setting. Supports Child Life program through planning, organizing, and facilitating playroom and bedside activities for pediatric patients and their families. Responsible for the training and supervision of Child Life volunteers. Monitors and ensures proper cleaning and working condition of playrooms, toys, and equipment.  Assists in the coordination of special events, in-kind donations, and community visitors. Performs other duties appropriate to the position when requested by the manager or by other members of the Child Life program.

Education:

Associate’s Degree in child development or related field preferred. 

Experience:

Minimum of one-year experience working with children.

Skills:

• Works collaboratively with all departments.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fulfills work schedule and commitments.
• Uses interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Gives constructive feedback in a non-blaming, positive and confidential manner.
• Makes continuous effort to identify opportunities to meet/exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Demonstrates commitment to understanding and valuing individual differences and fosters an environment of acceptance, fairness and mutual respect.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment.
• Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace.
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports Legacy Health departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

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Licensure/Certification:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers card from the American Heart Association.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you