Share Email Opening Title Care Team Coordinator, Weekend Respite Day Program  Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities   Req Number HEA-20-00002   Open Date 1/10/2020   Number of Openings 1   Department Respite  Work type Temporary Part-time  Grade None Specified  FTE 0.1  Posting Close Date 01/24/2020  Description Key Responsibilities Coordinate a team of support staff and volunteers providing one to one assistance to children/youth with special needs. This assistance will include personal care (toileting, feeding etc.) hand over hand, communication, mobility and behaviour management. Liaise with families prior to and throughout the duration of the program to ensure the needs of the children/youth are met. Support new applicant screening applications/meetings Match support workers and volunteers to participants according to needs. Work effectively in a team environment to provide a safe stimulating experience for all participants. Collaborate with program staff and volunteers Create daily lunch schedule for children/youth and support staff to ensure that the needs of the participants are met. Support workers to plan care and resolve any challenges that may arise. Provide nursing support (medications, feeds, wound care, etc) to participants on an as needed basis during program time. Qualifications RPN qualifications: Registered Practical Nurse Diploma Current BCLS certificate-Basic Rescuer (C) certificate Previous job-related experience, preferably in a pediatric or rehabilitation setting Demonstrated clinical skills in caring for children with complex orthopedic and/or respiratory needs Experience in behaviour management preferred Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Effective communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload while setting priorities and meeting deadlines Demonstrated computer skills, Meditech experience preferred Plus: Experience working with children and youth with diverse special needs Able to lead and advise a team of 1:1 staff working directly with participants Sensitivity to the needs of program participants and their families Excellent organizational and documentation skills Excellent communication and time management skills. Ability to work as a member of a larger team. Adaptability, flexibility and problem solving skills required.   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 Speech Language Pathologist - Brain Injury Rehab Team (inpatient) in Toronto, ON Posted on: 4/23/2024 [Apply Now] Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in Toronto, ON Posted on: 4/18/2024 [Apply Now] Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - Clinical Seating Services in Toronto, ON Posted on: 2/13/2024 [Apply Now] Physiotherapist – Float - SODR, BIRT & CCC Units in Toronto, ON Posted on: 1/4/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here: