Child Life Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Healthcare
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Child Care/Nanny
Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Address: 9981 S. Health Park Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908
Department: Child Life
Work Type: Full Time;
Exempt
Shift: 11:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $21.54 - $26.93 / hour
SummaryJoin the Child Life team at Golisano Childrens Hospital in Fort Myers, FL and help children and families navigate hospital experiences with care, play, and compassion. Although certification is preferred, candidates who have completed their 600 hour internship can join our team and sit for the CCLS certification exam within the first 12 months.
Why Lee Health:
This role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus, $2,000 relocation assistance, exceptional benefits, and career growth opportunities. We provide a collaborative, growth-focused environment where Child Life specialists are supported in making a meaningful impact on childrens lives.
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.
Requirements Educational Requirements Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of StudyRequired/Preferred
and/or Bachelor'sChild Development Requiredor Bachelor'sChild Life Requiredor Bachelor'sChild and Family Studies Required Experience Requirements Minimum Years RequiredArea of Experience
Required/Preferred
and/orNo experience required
Completion of a minimum of 600 hour Child Life Internship Required.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements LicensesRequired/ Preferred
and/or Not Required Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/Preferred and/or CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist)
Required within 12 monthsand BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
Required within 3 months
Child Life Certification required to obtain within 12 months of hire. BLS required to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Additional RequirementsQualified Candidates: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or certification-eligible, with a completed 600-hour child life internship.
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