• Child Life Assistant Women's & Children's

    Sutter Health (Sacramento, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

    Position Overview:

    Aides in the overall organization of the Child Life Department, in addition to managing the volunteer program, oversees and providing experiences that are sensitive and appropriate to the developmental needs of all children. Provides daily support to the Child Life Program, through close collaboration with the entire child life team. Support includes managing all storage areas, on and offsite, ordering art and office supplies, monitoring stock and anticipating needs of the team. Keeps playrooms organized, consistent and geared toward the needs of hospitalized children and families, incorporating current research in the field of child life.

     

    **Job Description** :

    ***This is a Limited Term Position***

    EDUCATION:

    _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma_

    + HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

    + BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

    + 1 years recent relevant experience.

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

    + Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of child growth and development and beginning understanding of effects of illness and hospitalization on children.

    + Knowledge in child development, psychology, education or similar field.

    + Ability to prioritize multiple demands independently in an ever-changing environment.

    + Ability to plan and implement recreational activities for individual children and groups of children.

    + Must be organized, with the ability to work independently.

    Job Shift:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Full Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Variable

    Weekend Requirements:

    Occasionally

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    40

    Employee Status:

    Limited Term (Fixed Term)

     

    Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

     

    Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

     

    Pay Range is $24.98 to $31.21 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._