Career Opportunities
Pediatric Urgent Care™ Clinics have experienced tremendous growth since opening over a decade ago. Our belief is comprehensive care for your child. We have Primary Care Pediatrics Clinics that provide routine care and regular immunizations; Pediatric Eye Clinic; Pediatric Cardiology Clinic; Pediatric Allergy Clinic; Pediatric Asthma Clinic; Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Clinic; Immunization/Flu Shot Clinic; Travel Clinic; and Foot Clinic, and other child hand youth health specialization.
Child Life Specialist
Vacancies: 1
Job start date: As soon as possible
Wage: $25.50 / Hour
Hours: 35 Hours / Week
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
Employment conditions: On call, Weekend
Languages: English
Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Security and Safety: Criminal record check
Transportation/Travel Information: Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Work under pressure
Work Location Information: Various locations
Personal Suitability: Team player, Client focus, Flexibility
Additional Skills: Administrative and office activities
Specific Skills:
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories, Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs, Conduct follow-up assessments, Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community, Resolve conflict situations, Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients, Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research, Assist clients/guests with special needs, Review client background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports. Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance. Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems. Assists children and youth up to 19 years of age with mental health and addiction challenges to transition from the hospital to the community. Accepts referrals that meet eligibility criteria from the inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care clinic programs. Engages clients and families by quickly establishing therapeutic rapport. Facilitates the initial meeting with the patient and new service provider.
Communicates consistently with other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologist, child and youth workers, social workers, teachers, and nurses. Approaches patient care with a culturally sensitive, stigma-free and trauma informed lens. Establish and maintain professional alliances with collaborating agencies. Providing individualized and/or crisis supports to children, and youth diagnosed with ASD (autism), Developmental Disability, Mental Health Disorder and/or Dual Diagnosis. Engage and build relationships with youth and families by demonstrating interest in the individual, positive reinforcement for behaviours and building self-esteem. Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes, such as shift and incident reports, and expense and mileage reports.
Work Setting: Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Location: Work Will be required at these various locations.
106-222 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, On, M9P 3S5
C107-3885 Duke of York Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5B 0E4
2540 Postmaster Drive suite C107 Oakville, Ontario L6M 0N2
8-478 Dundas St W, Oakville ON L6M 4M2
HOW TO APPLY:
By Email: dixped@gmail.com
Ad Published on September 13, 2021 and may be extended if position not filled.