Ronald McDonald Playroom Support Staff

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.

Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

We are seeking casual
Ronald McDonald Playroom Support Staff to join our fun and dynamic team. The Ronald McDonald Playroom provides an engaging and supportive environment for outpatient clients, day patients and their siblings where they can meet other children and youth from the Holland Bloorview community. The Playroom staff are responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a wide variety of adaptable recreation activities that cater to the different interests of children and youth.

The goal is to create a safe, enjoyable place where “kids can be kids.”

As a casual staff member, shifts may vary, and may include daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours. This role will provide coverage on a supply basis, and shifts may be of varying length, depending on operational needs. The Ronald McDonald Playroom is typically open to clients from 8:00am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and may additionally open for evening and/or weekend events as needed.

This staff role provides an opportunity to develop and to use a wide range of skills to engage children and youth with disabilities and those who are typically developing. The hiring team are happy to consider applicants to this position from a variety of work and/or educational backgrounds, and at different career stages, who posess the required knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Ability to work flexible hours (i.e., shifts for days, evenings, weekends)
• Provide clients & siblings with supervised opportunities for recreational activities and peer interaction
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the care needs of their children or youth
• Monitor and ensure that parents/guardians sign children/youth in and out of service 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
• Maintain positive and open communication with staff, clients & families, students, volunteers,
• Supervise and support new volunteers as needed
• Embrace Holland Bloorview’s philosophy regarding client and family-centred care practices
• Effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating responsibilities and workload
• Communicate promptly regarding availability to accept shifts offered
• Other duties as assigned

• Maintain an orderly playroom and safe equipment within (includes sterilization/cleaning of toys, activity spaces, furniture etc.)
• Follow all playroom policies and procedures for opening, operating and/or closing the playroom.
• Regularly record usage data/statistics that accurately reflect usage of the playroom
• Maintain lists of supplies and materials needed

• Develop 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…