Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

We have an opportunity for a PRN Child Life Assistant. Hours will be 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.  The hours may vary slightly based on patient needs.  We invite you to become a part of our great team here in Child Life.

The PRN Child Life Assistant provides opportunities for the patient to gain a sense of mastery of play, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for peer interaction, based on guidance from the Child Life Specialist.  

Required:

High School Diploma/GED

BLS certification or obtained within 3 months

Excellent computer, communication, organizational, prioritization and telephone skills

Availability to work on the weekends

Other:

Basic knowledge of child development

Ability to build rapport quickly with children and families of diverse cultures

Bilingual preferred