What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Asst for Child Life, PRN position at Cincinnati Children's?
CLINICAL ASSISTANT FOR CHILD LIFE
LOCATION: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229
STATUS: PRN, Minimum of 24 hours per month
SHIFT: Days and/or Evenings, as needed
HOURLY PAY: Starts at $18.16/hour and may increase depending on years of experience.
WHAT DOES THE CLINICAL ASSISTANT DO?
The Clinical Assistant works with Child Life Specialists to manage and facilitate age-appropriate play experiences in activity centers, sibling center, and at bedside. This play promotes infant, child and adolescent patients' physical, emotional, social and cognitive development during hospitalization.
Preferred Education & Experience
Patient Care – Assesses psycho-social/educational needs through observation and information interaction.Recognizes the developmental level of patients play and social interactions.Makes appropriate referrals to child life specialists/teachers.Introduces information about the hospital school program/activity center program to patients and families.Acts on the plan developed by the hospital teacher.Fosters growth and development through appropriate play, social interactions, and/or prescribed education plan.Implements play, activities and/or education plan with patients.Facilitates interactions between patients, siblings, and volunteers.Facilitates play with a medical theme to promote coping.
Environment – Orders and stocks patient materials in compliance with medical center policy.Perform duties related to infection control.Displays seasonal/holiday decorations in compliance with code.Maintains attractive and inviting play/educational spaces.Identifies potential safety hazards and responds appropriately.
Departmental Responsibility – Submit requests for supplies according to departmental guidelines.Ensures that work areas are organized, safe and professional in appearance for employees, patients and families.Identifies potential problems, clears barriers, assumes ownership of problems, and solves problems at the lowest possible level demonstrating accountability of self and others.Manages time and priorities effectively.Effectively manages workload and resources to provide a fair, consistent, and acceptable volume of work.Completes special assignments and projects while maintaining regular workflow.Strives to increase personal productivity by identifying and implementing new work procedures.Proactively contributes to a positive work environment.
Professional Responsibility – Supports and participates in performance improvement activities.Serves on committees and/or work groups in the division and hospital.Participates in peer review.Orient and supervise volunteers. Contribute to education and training of students and other professionals. Proactively shares knowledge with peers. Completes required training and education by designated deadline and achieves.
Professional Development – Acquires continuing education to increase professional growth.Participates in at least one team or committee.Integrates new knowledge and skills into work activities.Accepts constructive feedback and uses it to improve performance.
Teamwork – Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practice.Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully.Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team.Responsive to day-to-day needs of co-workers and division.
Data Management – Completes required daily attendance information according to division guidelines to ensure quality patient care and staff productivity.
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Schedule
Part time
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Department
Child Life & Integrative Care
Employee Status
Stand By
FTE
0
Weekly Hours
0
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's Is
Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229
STATUS: PRN, Minimum of 24 hours per month
SHIFT: Days and/or Evenings, as needed
HOURLY PAY: Starts at $18.16/hour and may increase depending on years of experience.
WHAT DOES THE CLINICAL ASSISTANT DO?
The Clinical Assistant works with Child Life Specialists to manage and facilitate age-appropriate play experiences in activity centers, sibling center, and at bedside. This play promotes infant, child and adolescent patients' physical, emotional, social and cognitive development during hospitalization.
Preferred Education & Experience
- High school/GED required. Associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent is preferred.
- One year professional experience with children is preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm, interest and skill in providing optimum care to patients and support to parents.
- Physical stamina is sufficient to perform frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Patient Care – Assesses psycho-social/educational needs through observation and information interaction.Recognizes the developmental level of patients play and social interactions.Makes appropriate referrals to child life specialists/teachers.Introduces information about the hospital school program/activity center program to patients and families.Acts on the plan developed by the hospital teacher.Fosters growth and development through appropriate play, social interactions, and/or prescribed education plan.Implements play, activities and/or education plan with patients.Facilitates interactions between patients, siblings, and volunteers.Facilitates play with a medical theme to promote coping.
Environment – Orders and stocks patient materials in compliance with medical center policy.Perform duties related to infection control.Displays seasonal/holiday decorations in compliance with code.Maintains attractive and inviting play/educational spaces.Identifies potential safety hazards and responds appropriately.
Departmental Responsibility – Submit requests for supplies according to departmental guidelines.Ensures that work areas are organized, safe and professional in appearance for employees, patients and families.Identifies potential problems, clears barriers, assumes ownership of problems, and solves problems at the lowest possible level demonstrating accountability of self and others.Manages time and priorities effectively.Effectively manages workload and resources to provide a fair, consistent, and acceptable volume of work.Completes special assignments and projects while maintaining regular workflow.Strives to increase personal productivity by identifying and implementing new work procedures.Proactively contributes to a positive work environment.
Professional Responsibility – Supports and participates in performance improvement activities.Serves on committees and/or work groups in the division and hospital.Participates in peer review.Orient and supervise volunteers. Contribute to education and training of students and other professionals. Proactively shares knowledge with peers. Completes required training and education by designated deadline and achieves.
Professional Development – Acquires continuing education to increase professional growth.Participates in at least one team or committee.Integrates new knowledge and skills into work activities.Accepts constructive feedback and uses it to improve performance.
Teamwork – Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practice.Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully.Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team.Responsive to day-to-day needs of co-workers and division.
Data Management – Completes required daily attendance information according to division guidelines to ensure quality patient care and staff productivity.
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Schedule
Part time
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Department
Child Life & Integrative Care
Employee Status
Stand By
FTE
0
Weekly Hours
0
- Expected Starting Pay Range
- Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $18.16 - $22.25
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's Is
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Salary : $18 - $22