Junior Artist - Toronto, Canada - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Spiral Garden is an integrated art/garden/play program for children and youth with physical disabilities and developmental delays.

Participants will interact and play through music, visual art, movement, drama, gardening and other arts activities.

Key Responsibilities

To support the Arts staff primarily in Clay, but may include Painting, Woodworking and Puppetry for the duration of the Spiral Garden summer program 202
With the supervision of the Arts staff:
deliver clay activities to accommodate diverse needs of participants

- assist the safe participation of children and youth in program
- maintain materials, tools and other related equipment in good repair
- support volunteers

Demonstrated ability with a variety of clay techniques, materials and tools
To contribute to planning meetings and daily staff meetings during programTo supervise lunch/break times of participants
To collaborate with program staff, volunteers and families
To work as a team member with the Program Coordinator, Artists, volunteers and other staff, in order to ensure programming goals are met, including participation in group activities
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred education, training & experience in arts, ceramics and crafts techniques
Preferred training/skills related to children and youth with physical, developmental and acquired disabilities
Must be flexible, have the ability to assess the needs of individuals and quickly respond to those needs
Talent/skills/interest in other areas such as art and music an asset
NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) training an asset
Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with staff/clients/families
Sound judgment and ability to work independently at times
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to efficiently manage working hours
Excellent communication skills