Child Life Assistant

This opportunity is located at Presbyterian Hospital, our flagship hospital located in the heart of Albuquerque.

Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89)
FTE: 0.500000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

Summary:
The Child Life Department at Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated child life assistant to join our team.

The team member will be responsible for managing the playroom, and facilitating interactions of children between peers, volunteers, and students in the playroom.

Other information:
*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.

UPDATED 5.19.2023

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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

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