Child Life Specialist

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Presbyterian is a seeking a Child Life Assistant an enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated child life assistant to join our team.
The Child Life Assistant will be responsible for managing the playroom, and facilitating interactions of children between peers, volunteers, and students in the playroom.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Create a safe, therapeutic playroom environment for patients, families, and staff.

• Set up, supervise, and clean developmentally appropriate activities.

• Maintain playroom supplies and manage incoming donations.

• Ensure toys and playroom are cleaned per hospital policies.

• Train and supervise volunteers; escalate concerns to the Child Life Manager.

• Coordinate bedside activities and support community group visits.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with some coursework in Child Development (College Level Preferred).

• Associate degree in Child Development, Psychology, or related field preferred.

• Previous experience working with children.

• Current BLS certification (or certification within 90 days of hire) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

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Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity
Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in ourPromise and CARES commitments.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.