JOB SUMMARY

Canuck Place Children's Hospice provides specialized pediatricpalliative care to children / teens and their families, from across BC, free ofcharge. Canuck Place Family Camp provides families with a fun, caring andnormal childhood experience. Those who attend these camps are there to receiverespite care and typically, none who are attending camp are in an active phaseof end of life care.

Under the direct supervision of the Camp Director (Canuck Place'sRecreation Therapy Coordinator) and Camp Nurse (Canuck Place employed RN), theCamp Counsellor is expected to provide direct care to children and teensattending Canuck Place's Family Camp. "Care” includes ADLs like toileting,bathing, feeding and dressing as well as providing assistance for participationin recreational activities at camp. Canuck Place nursing staff provide allother aspects of care such as medication administration, enteral feeding,seizure management and other complex care measures

RESPONSIBILITIES
• A) Assist in getting eachchild up and ready for the days activities, such as dressing and toiletingaccording to their care plan. Mechanical lifts may be used.
• B) Assessing child's interests and comfort throughoutthe day as needed while collaborating with the camp counsellor team and nursingteam. Reporting concerns or needs to the nursing team as needed
• C) Participating in various camp activitieswith the children in a safe, compassionate manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimumexpected completion of Personal Care Aide training and / or equivalent work experienceor other training (Nursing students above 2nd year) which is relevant.
• Experiencewith pediatrics is an asset but not mandatory

QUALIFICATIONS

You have:
• High integrity; creativity; balance, good judgmentand objectivity; high vision and conceptual capabilities; consultative,facilitate and collaborative; sense of humor.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility that allows you to workwith high energy, creative people.
• Able to thrive and effectively manage prioritiesin a changing, ambiguous environment.
• Current CPR training

Please note:
• Evidence of Health Canada approved vaccinations must beprovided prior to your first day of work.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We understand that therecruitment process is not a one size fits all, our inclusion values andflexibility extend to your hiring experience. Canuck Place is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodationsthroughout the application and selection process. We are continuously workingto improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in alltheir diversity, can succeed. Should you require accessibility accommodationthrough the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with youto meet your needs.

Canuck Place Children's Hospice hires on the basis ofmerit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its communityand to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applicationsfrom Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities,people of all sexual orientations, genders and gender identities, members ofthe 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your cover letter and your resume. This posting will remain open until December 31st, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates who have been short-listed will be contacted.