Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Day and weekend_, Schedule: _Tuesday thru Saturday 9a-530p or 8a-430p dependent on in hospital or outpatient setting
Position Summary
The Child Life Assistant is responsible for implementing assigned developmentally appropriate group and/or individual recreational activities which promote socialization, self-awareness, self-expression, understanding, and provides supportive services to promote the development, maintenance and expression of an appropriate leisure/play and social lifestyle for pediatric patients and/or siblings under the direction of a Child Life Specialist. The Child Life Assistant's responsibility will include inpatient and/or outpatient areas, as deemed appropriate. Work situations are of a routine nature but vary for day to day. This position requires a service-oriented individual, the use of discretion and good judgment, and a clear understanding of the growth, development, and needs of children. Internal contacts include Mary Bridge patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, and outside organizations.
Requirements
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.83 - $35.71 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
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MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V