Child Life Specialist Job at Lee Health, Fort Myers, FL

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  • Lee Health
  • Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908

Department: Child Life

Unit: NICU

Work Type: Full Time ; Exempt

Shift: Shift 2/11:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $21.54 - $26.93 / hour

Hiring Incentives

Sign-on bonus: $2,500 ; Relocation: $2,000

Summary

Provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that support and reduce fear, anxiety and pain for infants, children, youth and families. Promotes the philosophy of family-centered care and meets the psychosocial needs of children and families during their hospital experience.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred
and/or
Bachelor's Child Development Required or
Bachelor's Child Life Required or
Bachelor's Child and Family Studies Required

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred
and/or
No experience required
Preferred

Completion of minimum of 480 hour Child Life Internship Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses Required/
Preferred
and/or
Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations Required/
Preferred
and/or
CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist) Required and
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) Required

Child Life Certification required to obtain within 12 months of hire. BLS required to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

Child Life Certification, or candidate for certification.

US:FL:Fort Myers

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Relocation package, Shift work,

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