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MultiCare Health System

Child Life Assistant

Tacoma, WA

$24.83 - $35.71/hr

The Child Life Assistant's responsibility will include inpatient and/or outpatient areas, as deemed appropriate. Work situations are of a routine nature but vary for day to day. This position ...

BJC HealthCare

Child Life Assistant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$16.50 - $19.11/hr

Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Child Life Assistant to join our team full time! Mondays 11:45am - 7:15pm Tuesdays 11:45am - 7:15pm Wednesdays off Thursdays 11:45am - 7:15pm Fridays 11:45am ...

Liberty

Online Life Assistant

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

The Online Life Assistant will serve as an integral part of the Online Life team during Fall and Spring semesters. This individual will assist in several office functions, including email inbox ...

Liberty University

Online Life Assistant

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

The Online Life Assistant will serve as an integral part of the Online Life team during Fall and Spring semesters. This individual will assist in several office functions, including email inbox ...

Oriol Health Care

Resident Life Assistant

Holden, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.42/hr

Oriol Healthcare is actively seeking a Full-Time (30hours/week) Resident Life Assistant to become part of our team! * Schedule: 9:00AM - 3:30PM Wk1: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Wk2:

Las Villas Del Norte

Vibrant Life Assistant

Escondido, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

The Vibrant Life Assistant is responsible for ensuring safe driving of the community's van and supervision of the residents during property outings. The Vibrant Life Assistant will also assist ...

United Church Homes

Community Life Assistant

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Trinity Community at Fairborn The Resident Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the ... life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels * Maintains ...

CREATIVE STEAM

Campus Life Assistant

Laguna Woods, CA

$17 - $20/hr

Campus Life Assistant Part-Time Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am2pm Campus Life Assistant Part-Time Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am2pm SHOW UP. WORK HARD. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. This job is for someone who loves kids ...

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How much do life assist jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for life assist in the United States is $16.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Life Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Life Assistant, you need excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant experience. Familiarity with scheduling software, communication tools, and basic office systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and flexibility help you excel in supporting clients' personal and professional needs. These competencies ensure that tasks are handled efficiently and clients' lives run smoothly and securely.

What are some common challenges faced by Life Assistants when managing multiple clients or tasks, and how can they be addressed?

Life Assistants often juggle various responsibilities for multiple clients, which can make prioritization and time management challenging. To address this, it's important to establish clear communication with clients about expectations and deadlines, use organizational tools like digital calendars and task management apps, and set realistic boundaries to avoid burnout. Regular check-ins with both clients and relevant team members also help ensure that tasks are aligned and completed efficiently. Adapting to each client’s unique preferences is key to building trust and delivering tailored support.

What are Life Assist workers?

Life Assist workers, also known as life assistants or support workers, are professionals who help individuals with daily living tasks and promote their independence. They often assist people with disabilities, the elderly, or those recovering from illness or injury, providing support with personal care, household chores, meal preparation, and community participation. Their goal is to enhance quality of life and enable clients to live as independently as possible, often following personalized care plans.

What is the difference between Life Assist vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectLife AssistPersonal Care Assistant
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, sometimes specialized trainingCPR, First Aid, caregiving certifications often required
Work EnvironmentHome care, community settings, assisted living facilitiesPrivate homes, healthcare facilities, senior care settings
Employer & Industry UsageHome health agencies, senior care companies, non-profitsHospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies

Life Assist and Personal Care Assistants both provide essential support to individuals needing assistance with daily activities. While their roles overlap in caregiving and support, Life Assist often emphasizes broader assistance including companionship and household tasks, whereas Personal Care Assistants focus more on personal hygiene, mobility, and health-related needs. Both roles require similar certifications and are commonly employed in home and community settings, making them closely related but distinct in scope.

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Child Life Assistant

Child Life Assistant

MultiCare Health System

Tacoma, WA

$24.83 - $35.71/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

MultiCare Health System rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 267 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

182nd of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.


FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Day and weekend_, Schedule: _Tuesday thru Saturday 9a-530p or 8a-430p dependent on in hospital or outpatient setting

Position Summary

The Child Life Assistant is responsible for implementing assigned developmentally appropriate group and/or individual recreational activities which promote socialization, self-awareness, self-expression, understanding, and provides supportive services to promote the development, maintenance and expression of an appropriate leisure/play and social lifestyle for pediatric patients and/or siblings under the direction of a Child Life Specialist. The Child Life Assistant's responsibility will include inpatient and/or outpatient areas, as deemed appropriate. Work situations are of a routine nature but vary for day to day. This position requires a service-oriented individual, the use of discretion and good judgment, and a clear understanding of the growth, development, and needs of children. Internal contacts include Mary Bridge patient care staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, and outside organizations.

Requirements

  • Associates degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field
  • Minimum four (4) years of recent and related experience working with infants, children, and/or adolescents

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.83 - $35.71 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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About MultiCare

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US

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