Quick update....

Does anyone want a job???? hahahaha. but really, this is a job on the CHR website....

Job: Therapeutic Clown (are you SERIOUS?!?!?!)

STATUS: Regular Part-Time (0.40 FTE)

DEPARTMENT: THERAPEUTIC CLOWN RF

DATE AVAILABLE: October 25, 2006

HOURS/ROTATION: 4, 7.75 hour shifts per 2 week cycle;Days/Evenings

DAYS OFF: As per rotation

RATES OF PAY:
$26.49 - $35.24

(HUH????What the Heck?!?!?!?!?)

JOB SUMMARY:
The Therapeutic Clown is responsible for initiating and sustaing therapeutic relationships with children and families. Through child-directed play and humor, the therapeutic clown assists children and their families to minimize stress, deflect fear, and provide comfort and support in sometimes scary and intimidating health care experiences. The therapeutic clown’s playful interactions are not geared to performance or entertainment but rather are dedicated to empowering children and their families to help them better cope with their illness or disability, hospitalization, and/or treatment. The therapeutic clown is also responsible for presenting community and professional education and offering collegial mentoring geared to the role of humor and laughter in health and well-being.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Diploma, undergraduate degree in health related discipline, and/or relevant experience.-

Training in Therapeutic Clowning or Caring Clowning (hahaha, made me laugh.....you have to be trained in "caring" clowning, "funny" clowning just won't cut it!)

(So for those who are interested...you can actually take a "therapeutic clown course" in Edmonton...it's a 2 day course! )

Abilities-Course work in Creative Arts Therapy (art, music, dance, drama)-Equivalent may be considered.

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That's all.
Gotta go back to work now!