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