Child life assistants have experience working with children at every point during the care journey. Our child life assistants are integral in helping to make sure that play needs are met during a hospital stay.
The Role of a Child Life Assistant
You’ll find child life assistants in patient rooms, playrooms and The Zone. The role of a child life assistant includes:
Managing playroom sessions for your child
Providing play opportunities for your child at the bedside
Planning special events and holiday celebrations
Creating medically themed crafts that familiarize and desensitize children to common hospital equipment
Ensuring that there are clean, safe toys available when it’s playtime
Supervising and training volunteers who play with your child and offer companionship
Choosing developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages
Providing encouragement to children of every age and ability to participate in play
How to Contact Us
If your child needs toys or activities, ask your nurse or provider to make a referral.
