Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Emily P. serves as the Clinical Communications & Marketing Coordinator and previously held the role of Administrative Assistant at Canuck Place Children's Hospice since August 2022. Prior to this, Emily P. was an Early Childhood Education Student at Capilano University from September 2021 to August 2022, and worked as an Early Childhood Educator at North Shore Childcare Centre from October 2020 to March 2021. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Teaching at Capilano University, expected to graduate in June 2024, Emily P. also holds a Diploma in Montessori for Early Childhood from North American Montessori Centre and a Diploma of Digital Marketing & Communications from UBC Sauder School of Business.
Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 871 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and outpatient care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, 24-hour virtual care, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care. Through the investment of the community, our talented team, and over 400 energetic volunteers we make a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them. Canuck Place is proud to be recognized for: - Supporting Lines High Performance Award (2022, 2021, 2020)