About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

In this role, you will support and run programming in Marnie's Lounge Drop-In Evenings, helping create and maintain a welcoming and safe environment for patients and families.

As a Child Life Assistant, you will play a vital role in normalizing the hospital experience through play and interactive activities that reduce stress and promote emotional well-being. Working closely with Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLSs), you will help plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children, adolescents, and families visiting our family spaces.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

• Conduct basic developmental screenings to ensure appropriate play activities for children.
• Collaborate with CCLSs and the greater healthcare teams to plan and support individualized patient needs.
• Deliver meaningful play opportunities that promote emotional safety and normalize the hospital setting.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate play programs for children, adolescents, and families.
• Maintain clean and safe play environments and materials in accordance with infection prevention and control policies.
• Support and work collaboratively with volunteers to enhance programming and ensure a positive experience for patients and families.
• Assist with department operations, including supply management, restocking, organization, storage, and delivery.

Here's What You'll Need:

• College diploma or certificate in a related discipline such as Recreation Therapy, Child and Youth Care, or Early Childhood Studies.
• Experience working with children and families, including planning and delivering activities for infants through adolescents.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care to a diverse, multi-cultural, and multi-faith population.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within an acute care environment.
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Employment Type:

• 0.1 FTE Marnie's Lounge Evening shift
• One-year contract with potential for renewal

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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