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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Child Life Aide
Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Child Life Aide to join our healthcare team. As a Child Life Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting children and their families as they navigate the challenges of hospitalization, medical procedures, and treatment. Your primary responsibility will be to assist Child Life Specialists in providing emotional support, therapeutic play, and educational activities that help children cope with the stress and anxiety associated with medical environments. You will interact directly with pediatric patients, helping to create a positive and comforting atmosphere, and ensuring that their developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs are met. In this role, you will help prepare children for procedures through age-appropriate explanations and activities, facilitate play sessions, and provide comfort during difficult moments. You will also assist in maintaining playrooms, organizing supplies, and supporting family members by offering information and resources. Collaboration with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals is essential to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, and has a genuine passion for working with children. Previous experience in a healthcare or childcare setting is highly valued, as is the ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and backgrounds. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young patients and their families, contributing to a supportive and healing hospital environment. If you are committed to providing compassionate care and want to be part of a dynamic pediatric team, we encourage you to apply for the Child Life Aide position.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assist Child Life Specialists in providing therapeutic play and activities
- Support children and families during medical procedures
- Prepare playrooms and maintain a safe, clean environment
- Offer emotional support to pediatric patients
- Help educate children about medical procedures in age-appropriate ways
- Collaborate with healthcare staff to address patient needs
- Organize and distribute toys, games, and supplies
- Document interactions and report observations to supervisors
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions
- Provide comfort and distraction during stressful situations
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
- Experience working with children in healthcare or childcare settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Patience, empathy, and a caring attitude
- Basic understanding of child development
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Organizational and time management skills
- Physical ability to lift and move supplies or assist children as needed
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with children?
- How would you comfort a child who is anxious about a procedure?
- Describe a time you worked as part of a team.
- How do you handle stressful or emotional situations?
- Are you comfortable working in a hospital environment?
- What strategies would you use to engage children of different ages?
- Do you have experience with therapeutic play or similar activities?
- How would you support families during difficult times?
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
- Why are you interested in the Child Life Aide position?
