Child Life Specialist Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Child Life Specialist (part of HCA Healthcare) 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 119 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 33511 Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Child Life Specialist today with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. Benefits HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a(an) Child Life Specialist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! Job Summary and Qualifications The Child Life Specialist will support and assist children and their families through the emotional and physical aspects of hospitalization. Provides education, prepare and support children through difficult tests, procedures and sometimes drastic changes that happen within their families due to chronic illness, treatment and recovery. What you will do in this role: Work with ill or injured children, adolescents and their families to ease the anxiety and stress that comes with hospitalization. Ease the trauma of hospitalization by providing interaction, play and relaxation. Develop and implement activities such as art, cooking, recreation and play to comfort the patient. Develop and evaluate treatment plans for children. Help children understand medical care, diagnosis and procedures. Accompany children through medical procedures. Educate family and staff on techniques. This role covers the Neonatal ICU and pediatric ER.

What qualifications you will need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life Specialist Program One year previous experience as Child Life Specialist or completion of internship program in an acute care facility. Certified Child Life Specialist by Child Life Council. Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read/comprehensive written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills. Ability to adjust language and demeanor to the developmental and emotional state of a child. HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women’s center. Our women’s center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community. We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. “The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Child Life Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.