Share Email Opening Title Outpatient Playroom Administrator  Category Recreation and Arts   Req Number REC-19-00015   Open Date 9/6/2019   Number of Openings 1   Department Early Learning and Development  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Salary band Grade 4 ($26.01/hr to $31.09/hr)  FTE 1  Posting Close Date 09/13/2019  Description The Ronald McDonald Playroom provides an engaging and supportive environment for outpatient clients and their siblings where they can meet other children from the Holland Bloorview community. The Playroom staff are responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a wide variety of adaptable therapeutic recreation activities that cater to different interests and stages of cognitive and physical development. The goal is to create a safe, enjoyable place where 'kids can be kids.' Key Responsibilities Day to Day Operations Provide clients & siblings with supervised opportunities for recreational activities and peer interaction Engage in positive interactions with children and youth visiting the playroom Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the care needs of their children Assess, promote and provide appropriate programming Monitor and ensure that parents/guardians sign children in and out of program and that they are aware of playroom policies and procedures Support an environment that offers a wide variety of fun, developmentally stimulating activities that accurately reflects the individual recreation needs of clients & families who use the service Train, supervise, support, and evaluate new volunteers, students, and casual staff as assigned Maintain positive and open communication with staff, students, volunteers, clients & families Embrace Holland Bloorview's philosophy regarding client and family-centred care practices Work schedule supports the weekday operating hours of the Ronald McDonald playroom with flexibility to work occasional weekend or evening shifts as needed Assist with registration and staff scheduling for evening and weekend programs Maintenance & Evaluation Observe and evaluate the playroom environment and relevant programming on an ongoing basis Regular maintenance of the playroom and all of the materials and equipment within (including, but not limited to the sterilization/cleaning of toys and furniture) Order supplies and materials as needed Regularly record stats that accurately reflect usage of the playroom Organizational Partnerships & Mandates Co-ordinate and implement playroom support for evening programs in partnership with other programs/departments Develop a familiarity with the different resources and services available for clients and families Maintain current knowledge and training in Holland Bloorview's Emergency Action Plans and practices safe program implementation within Patient Safety and Risk Management guidelines Participate in quality improvement initiatives, support the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advance a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices Adheres to organizational policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Therapeutic Recreation or humanities equivalent preferred Membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators or Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) or Association of Child and Youth Counsellors preferred Maintain updated certification in CPR & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification required Experience Previous work with children/adolescents with disabilities required Previous experience in recreation program planning & implementation required Previous experience facilitating a group Skills Demonstrates ability to: Plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs Relate well to professionals children, adolescents, family members, students and volunteers Train, supervise, support, and evaluate new volunteers, students, and casual staff as assigned Effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating responsibilities and workload Manage flexible working hours Work effectively as a member of a team Organize time and meet deadlines Be self-directed, take initiative, & think creatively Physical and Environmental Demands Fast paced environment requiring agility and considerable physical activity. The position entails significant walking, bending, pushing/pulling, and possible physical interventions to maintain safety of children and the learning environment. Required to lift/carry children or equipment weighing up to 50lbs. Examples: position children in specialized equipment and/or change tables as needed.   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 Aquafitness Instructor in Toronto, ON Posted on: 10/24/2024 [Apply Now] Swim Instructor & Lifeguard in Toronto, ON Posted on: 10/9/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: