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Child Life Activity Assistant-Blank Children's

UnityPoint Health
$15.87/Hr.-$23.81/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
1200 Pleasant Street (Show on map)
May 10, 2025
  • Area of Interest: Therapy
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
  • Department: Child Life- Meth
  • Shift: Full-Time, 36 hours/week
  • Job ID: 163929

Overview

The Child Life Assistant is responsible for assisting Child Life Specialist with inpatient planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and interactions for the playroom and at the bedside, to support development, meet emotional needs and provide diversion. CLA is also responsible for promoting a family centered care environment in the healthcare center, observing responses of children and families and reporting observations to Child Life Specialist.


Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.


Responsibilities

The CLA will serve as point person for scheduling, organizing, and accepting donations that come to the Child Life Department. The CLA will also oversee the training and scheduling of Child Life volunteers in conjunction with running the playroom. The CLA will collaborate across multiple disciplines throughout UPH and will be an administrative resource for the Child Life and Family Centered Services team.


Qualifications

The Child Life Assistant is responsible for assisting Child Life Specialist with inpatient planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and interactions for the playroom and at the bedside, to support development, meet emotional needs and provide diversion. CLA is also responsible for promoting a family centered care environment in the healthcare center, observing responses of children and families and reporting observations to Child Life Specialist.

2+ years with child development and/or experience in education and an associates degree preferred.

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