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

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

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.

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, Relocation, Relocation package, Shift work,

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