Share Email Opening Title Summer Gardener - Spiral Garden  Category Recreation and Arts   Req Number REC-18-00011   Open Date 3/21/2018   Number of Openings 1   Department Centre for the Arts  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 04/01/2018  Description The Spiral Garden is an integrated art/garden/play program for children and youth with physical disabilities and developmental delays. Participants will interact and play through music, visual art, movement, drama, gardening and other arts activities. Key Responsibilities Responsible for overall care and maintenance of the garden Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and gardening tasks with program participants Demonstrated ability to enable creativity of others To work with children with disabilities using gardening centred activities To contribute to planning meetings and daily staff meetings during program To assist the safe participation of children and youth in program To supervise lunch/break times of participants To collaborate with program staff, volunteers and families To work as a team member with Artistic Coordinator, Artists, volunteers and care staff, in order to ensure programming goals are met, including participation in group activities To produce a written version of the story created in collaboration with participants and arts staff at program's end Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices Other duties as assigned Qualifications BFA or college diploma/certificate in horticulture, outdoor education or equivalent Preferred education & experience in gardening techniques and training/skills related to children and youth with developmental and acquired disabilities Minimum of one-year experience in the practice of gardening; 1:1 and group facilitation CPR HS (Heart Saver) OR ability to obtain prior to first day of employment Demonstrated expertise in planning, implementation and evaluation of garden activities Demonstrated ability to encourage full participation in activity area Must be flexible, have the ability to assess the needs of individuals and quickly respond to those needs Talent/skills in other areas such as music, art an asset Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with staff/clients/families Sound judgment and ability to work independently at times Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to efficiently manage working hours Excellent communication skills   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Aquatics Program Assistant in Toronto, ON Posted on: 4/1/2024 [Apply Now] Swim Instructor & Lifeguard in Toronto, ON Posted on: 12/15/2023 [Apply Now] Aquafitness Instructor in Toronto, ON Posted on: 9/9/2021 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: