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