Childcare Provider

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
**Ensures all programming, appointments, medications, visits, reminders and any other matters relating to individual or collective child care needs are identified, recorded and initialed daily.**

Reviews the daily records/information from the previous shift and initializes.

**Provides children with age-appropriate activities and programs; accompanies children on outings (e.g. library, splash park, etc) and involves children in a variety of other activities in support of their learning, growth and play (e.g. baking, planting flowers, reading, games, etc)**

Participates and supports visits from family members in TCOC homes; establishes and maintains positive relationships with family members on behalf of the child(ren).

**May transport children to appointments as required (e.g. medical, dental, eye, hearing, counselling, pediatrician, immunizations); completes physician report and forwards to the House Leader.**

Assists with preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for the children; ensures food handling and storage follows appropriate safety guidelines.

**Participates in pre-bedtime, napping and wake-up activities, ensuring children follow a schedule.**

Ensures all hygiene and cleanliness items are attended to with the children (e.g. bathing, brushing teeth, washing hair, etc).

**Accompanies children to school as appropriate; assists children with homework or school projects.**

Safely administers and monitors medications for children; monitors health and brings concerns forward.

**Supports the in-take process (e.g. checks physical appearance of the child, provide a meal/snack, draws a bath, provides reassurance, etc) and documents all items belonging to the child.**

Supports the discharge process (e.g. gathers all items belonging to the child to send with him/her).

**Provides guidance or information to new employees with learning and understanding role and responsibilities.**

Assists with handling injuries incurred by children and/or takes to the doctor/emergency or calls 911; may stay with child at the hospital if required; completes an injury report and notifies management immediately.

**Monitors behavioral issues and responds appropriately ensuring the child, other children and staff are safe; calls crisis team members and/or management as appropriate.**

Attends staff meetings and participates in safety related initiatives to ensure the safety of the children and team; follows all safety protocols.

**Adheres to all internal policies and procedures; attends required training.**Cleans and sanitizes the home; responsible for laundry and general house/yard maintenance (e.g. shovels snow, mows/waters lawn etc)

**Ensures the Assistant House Leader and/or House Leader is kept apprised of all issues related to the children’s well-being and safety and other matters.**

Completes ad hoc or regular reports(e.g. in-home visit reports, incident reports, daily log books) **Maintains confidentiality and privacy of child/family information.**

Performs related duties as required and may assume the Assistant House Leader role in his/her absence.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Formal Education - Completion of development courses or post-secondary education relevant to this role is a requirement (e.g. Early Childhood Education, crisis/risk management, etc) Certifications/Training/Associations - CPR/First Aid is required.

Individuals must attend required training upon commencement (e.g. OH&S, crisis intervention, etc). Licenses - A valid driver’s license is necessary.

Experience - Successful and relevant experience working with children of all ages who have behavioral issues or unique backgrounds/special needs will be given preference.

Knowledge - Knowledge of behavioral issues specific to children, underlying causes, and how to respond effectively Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous history and culture Knowledge of safe working practices, proper hygiene/cleanliness/nutrition Knowledge of internal policies, procedures and protocols

Attributes - **Interpersonal - (is personable and approachable; listens well to others; has empathy and understanding for a situation; can manage emotions well; demonstrates respect for diversity and inclusion and is non judgmental of others background or situation)**Initiative (is self-motivated, takes responsibility to act without being directed - does not wait for others to delegate work; identifies opportunities to improve processes or procedures)

**Patience and flexibility (is patient with children and behavioral issues; can switch gears or be interrupted without becoming annoyed or stressed; can adapt quickly to emergency or crisis situations without becoming overwhelmed; self-regulates reaction and has good impulse control; is resilient)**Development focused (takes every opportunity to develop children; teaches/guides them to develop good behaviors, socialization, sharing, communication, creativity, etc)

**Problem Solving - (can resolve p