Childcare Worker

**Summary of Position**:
**NOTE**: Weekend Shifts start as early as 6:00 am and finish by 11:00 pm (no more than 12 hours in a day). **Must also have a driver's license.**

Do you enjoy enriching the lives of young children? Are you committed to the health and safety and supporting children through their healing journey? Anew Centre for Healing has several positions available for a Child Care Worker to join our team Our home is located in Fort Saskatchewan and we provide a safe and loving home for children and sibling groups for children between the ages of 0-9 years of age.

The Child Care Worker would be responsible for following weekend plans which could consist of supervising family visits (must drive), engaging and supervising children in fun weekend activities (i.e. swimming, movies, playing outside, etc.), practicing cultural traditions (i.e. Cree language learning, smudging, pow wow practices, etc.), etc.

Applicants must be able to proceed a current Criminal Record Check with a vulnerable sector and Alberta Child Welfare/Intervention Record check; both which were obtained less than 6 months prior. As well, have a valid Alberta Driver's License and a clean Driver's Abstract.

**Daily Routine/Responsibilities**
- Administration of medication and first aid procedures as per Policies and Procedures of Anew Centre for Healing;
- Supervision of children and youth both within a home setting and community setting;
- Assisting children with schooling, recreation, and structured programming as outlined by the support team;
- Ensure the home is maintained in a clean and tidy state and complete safety checks while on shift;
- Follow meal plans and prepare as required by following the Canadian’s Indigenous Food Guide and Menu Plan;
- Maintain structure, consistency, and effective follow-up on house rules, routines, and appropriate therapeutic interventions as required;
- Professional report writing and documentation of behavior, daily activities, medical, etc;
- Engaging children in a healthy lifestyle through physical activities, as well as indoor activities such as board games, puzzles, etc;
- Providing direction and guidance through role modelling, verbal redirection, physical redirection, and use of consequences as needed;
- Ensure all individual program development that is client specific is promoted, utilized, encouraged, and documented;
- Maintain a safe and secure environment within the centre by implementing structure, consistency, and predictability;
- Implement strategies (i.e. de-escalation techniques, life skills, life space teaching, etc.) and participate with the children/youth in planned daily activities;
- Develop positive therapeutic relationships with the children and youth through processes that include positive role modeling and mentoring;
- Perform additional tasks or duties as directed by the Team Supervisor or Management.

**Required Experience and Qualifications**
- Degree or diploma in a Human Services field (Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology) would be considered an asset.
- Current (6 months or newer) and Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
- Current (6 months or newer) Child Welfare (Intervention) Record Check.
- Standard First Aid and CPR training.
- Valid Driver’s License and Clear Drivers Abstract (no distracted driving tickets)
- Effective communication skills and crisis management skills with the ability to problem solve independently.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to a variety of situations and children/youth needs.
- Must have effective time management skills.
- Must be flexible to attend mandatory training.
- Must have own reliable transportation with $2 million liability coverage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Weekends only

Application question(s):

- Do you know sign language?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- group home: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- criminal record with VS check (must be 6 months or newer) (required)
- Child Welfare Record Check (must be 6 months or newer) (required)

Work Location: In person