Child Life Assistant

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this position are planning and implementing activities for the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of pediatric patients during hospitalization and in the outpatient setting; monitoring and maintaining a safe and healing environment, including supply maintenance and management; overseeing pediatric activity rooms; orienting and supervising volunteers; and partnering with community members to enhance program delivery.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or related field. Minimum one year professional experience working with children and families.
Experience working with volunteers. Experience with group planning and program development. Capable of bending, lifting, standing; demonstrated physical ability to perform necessary tasks. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential through the Council for Professional Recognition required within one year of hire.

About Us

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.


Equal Opportunity


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.