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Lee Health

Child Life Specialist

Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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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. RequirementsEducational 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