Child Life Aide - Per Diem

You can make a difference in a child’s life. Shriners Hospital is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.

Shriners Children’s Hospital is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

SHCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), pet insurance, paid time off, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Provides group recreation programs and individualized activities in coordination with Child Life and Therapeutic Recreation specialists for hospitalized children and adolescents. Oversees volunteers and central activity area to maintain a safe and
inviting environment. Coordinates special events and programming for patients as well as sorting of toy donations received by the hospital

The position is Per Diem, non-exempt and benefits eliible. The pay range for this position is $21.01 - 31.52/hour. Compensation is determined based on relevent experience and department equity.  

• Performs a variety of activities/services related to the provision of effective therapeutic recreationand Child Life services
• Performs patient care related functions which do not require direct contact with the patients but which affect the outcome of therapeutic recreation services
• Performs a variety of administrative and operational functions in support of the Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life Department

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required:

• CPR Certification
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster

Preferred:

• Bachelor or Associates degree in related field
• Knowledge of basic child development
• 1+ years experience in a group setting