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
Sign-on bonus: $2,500 ; Relocation: $2,000
Golisano Childrens Hospital is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Child Life Specialist to join our team with the ability to float between units. This role provides therapeutic play, emotional support and preparation for medical procedures across multiple units,
within the hospital, with staff coverage as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong interpersonal skill and the ability to work effectively in diverse clinical settings to support children and families during stressful medical experiences.
| 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 |
| No experience required | Preferred | ||
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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