Job Description

Overview:

At St. Luke's, we believe in caring for the whole patient--body, mind, and spirit. As a Child Life Assistant, you'll bring joy, comfort, and creativity to our youngest patients, helping them feel supported and engaged during their hospital experience.

Wage:

$17.17 - $18.95/hour, based on experience

What You Can Expect in This Role:

Create Fun, Meaningful Experiences:

Assist staff in planning and leading engaging individual and group activities tailored to each child's age and needs.

Build Connections:

Develop supportive relationships with patients and families to help children feel safe, understood, and cared for.

Observe and Communicate:

Monitor children's responses to play and activities, sharing important observations with the care team.

Support a Safe Play Environment:

Help ensure all play areas are safe, age-appropriate, and welcoming for children of all abilities.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

No prior experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with children in any setting (volunteer, babysitting, daycare, camp, school programs, etc.) A passion for supporting children's emotional, social, and developmental needs

Certifications:

None required

What's in it for you:

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.* Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.