Child Life Assistant Contingent Days

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and guidance of the Child Life staff, plans and conducts activity programs to reduce patient and family stress. Provides appropriate play environment where patients and families learn and interact with others in an emotionally and physically safe environment. Assists in programs and projects that benefit patients and siblings. 

1. High school diploma or equivalent. Post high school coursework in child development or a related field.

2. Six months of experience working with school-aged children.