Child Life Assistant, Part-Time

Job overview

The Child Life Assistant works onsite at Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. Compensation starts at $21 per hour, based on experience. The role supports pediatric patients at a large healthcare organization. The assistant provides bedside activities and helps organize programming, events, and activity spaces. This support helps children engage in recreation and education during their healthcare experience, including patients who cannot leave their rooms.

What you'll do

• Provide bedside play, recreation, and educational activities for pediatric patients
• supervise activity spaces and assist with events and programs
• plan and support patient activities
• deliver and distribute equipment, supplies, and donations
• assist with patient transport to activities
• maintain attendance and activity records
• assist Child Life Specialists with pediatric volunteers
• engage patients unable to leave their rooms.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child life assistant

part-time

pediatric patients

bedside activities

recreation

patient programs

cpr certification

saturday and sunday

9:00am–7:30pm

houston tx

texas medical center

$21/hr starting pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one or more years working with children or young adults in a relevant setting, and CPR certification. An associate degree in a related field is preferred.

About the employer

Dean's Professional Services is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Sector: 62.