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Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida | ---------- | Department: Child Life | ---------- | Workdays/Nights: Days |
9981 S. HealthPark Drive | ---------- | Shift: Shift 1 | ---------- | 8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM |
Fort Myers, FL 33908 | ---------- | Work Type: Full Time | ---------- | Exempt: Yes |
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.
Responsibilities:
| 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 | |
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| 1 Year | Childlife | Required | |
Completion of minimum of 480 hour Child Life Internship Required
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Not Required | ||
| 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.
Child Life Certification, or candidate for certification.
US:FL:Fort Myers
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