Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Child Care Services – caring for children in a nurturing and safe environment.
- Plan, implement, and supervise a variety of activities for the children.
- Interact with the children, taking part in active play activities.
- Attend to children’s personal needs
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children, through supervision of activities.
- Monitor the childcare spaces and ensure that toys, equipment, and furniture are safe. (Free of sharp edges, stable, non-swallowable sizes).
- Replace bedding after every use.
- Ensure cleanliness of the playroom daily.
- Wash and disinfect toys, tables, and chairs on a regular basis.
- Maintain child statistics and forms, recording daily the arrival and departure times of the children.
- Other duties as required.
- Internal and External Relations
- Provide verbal reports to all parents (child’s activities/behaviors).
- Monitor and provide direction for volunteers, students to the program, as required.
- Administer first aid as needed.
- Prepare Incident Forms when a child requires first aid.
Skills and Qualifications
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Possess sound communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the Housing First Philosophy.
- Knowledge of the Trauma Informed Person-centred approach.
- Knowledge of the Harm-Reduction Philosophy.
- Knowledge of "Learning Through Play" philosophy.
- Knowledge of child developmental stages.
- Knowledge of childhood diseases/health issues.
- Knowledge of activity programming.
Preferred
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College Diploma or better in Child and Youth Care
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First Aid and CPR Level-C
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Drivers License-3yrs Exp
Preferred
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Ability to work harmoniously with others
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Interpersonal Skills
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Oral and Written Communication
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Proficient in English
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Sensitivity to cultural diversity
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Strong organizational skills
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Critical Thinking
Preferred
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
