Title: Child Life Assistant

Location: Long Beach

Department: Child Life

Status: Per-diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $21.00/hour

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Child Life Assistant is responsible for conducting planned daily activities to further the social emotional, intellectual and physical development of pediatric patients and their siblings to reduce the traumatic effects of illness and hospitalization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Plans and supervises therapeutic, developmental group and bedside activities to help patients adjust to and cope with hospitalization
2. Assists Child Life Specialists as needed in providing support and preparation for medical experiences.
3. Maintains accurate documentation and performs required clerical duties as assigned.
4. Contributes to team and patient conferences. Participates in training and supervising child life students and volunteers
5. Assists Child Life staff in identifying and providing the educational needs for hospital personnel and the community regarding psychosocial and developmental issues.
6. Participates in department Performance Improvement and/or LEAN projects.
7. Assists with coordinating special events and donations accordingly
8. Performs other duties as assigned

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

•  Completion of Child Life Internship preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree in Child Development or related field preferred.
• Working toward Child Life certification preferred. 
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.