Child Life Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

35d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Child life assistant to join our team. Presbyterian is a seeking a Child Life Assistant an enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated child life assistant to join our team. The Child Life Assistant will be responsible for managing the playroom, and facilitating interactions of children between peers, volunteers, and students in the playroom.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with some coursework in Child Development (College Level Preferred).
• Previous experience working with children.
• Current BLS certification (or certification within 90 days of hire) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Child Development, Psychology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, therapeutic playroom environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Set up, supervise, and clean developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain playroom supplies and manage incoming donations.
• Ensure toys and playroom are cleaned per hospital policies.
• Train and supervise volunteers; escalate concerns to the Child Life Manager.
• Coordinate bedside activities and support community group visits.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short-term and long-term disability
• group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees