Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations, plans, initiates and monitors daily activities designed to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of children and adolescents on an assigned unit and promotes an increased understanding of medical events and procedures to help parents recognize the needs of their child. Liaises with members of the interdisciplinary team and observes, records and reports relevant information on patient's behaviour, development levels and individual needs. Provides education to patients and parents, coordinates, orientates and allocates work to volunteer staff and participates on designated program and professional committees and in the development of operational policies and procedures. Responsibilities Plans, initiates and monitors suitable activities for children and adolescents to encourage further social, emotional, intellectual and physical development by methods such as gat...