Child Life Assistant, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Wolfson Children's Hospital is looking is currently hiring for a Child Life Assistant to our Family Support Services Department in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time days opportunity at our downtown campus.

This is a full-time opportunity that will support all Child Life Specialists among various units as needed by the department. Child Passenger Technician Certification is required but can be obtained after hire.

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

Child Life Assistant, Wolfson's Children Hospital, Job Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementing and overseeing developmentally appropriate play activities and interactions in the playrooms, at the bedside, and other assigned areas.
• Assisting with the orientation, training, and overseeing of Child Life volunteers.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of special events/visitors and community donations.
• Ordering and maintains supplies, toy management and is the In-patient Child Passenger Safety Technician coordinator.

If you are interested in this full time opportunity at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply now!

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years Technology Experience Required
• 1-2 years Experience working with children Required

License and Certification

• Child Passenger Technician Certification (CPS) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.