Childcare Center Support Worker

**Join a Leading Team in Childcare**

**Support Worker Opportunity at Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton**
For over 35 years, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton has been dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive, and accessible programs for young children and their families. We operate over 27 full-day early learning and childcare centres across the Greater Hamilton Area, offering services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children with extended before and after school care.

At Umbrella, we take pride in being a leading childcare organization, committed to promoting learning, growth, and the well-being of every child.

**Who We’re Looking For**

We’re searching for a compassionate and motivated **Support Worker** to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children This role will focus on supporting children with physical, behavioural, and mental health needs.

As a Support Worker, you’ll be working at our **Shannen Koostachin Centre** for **26.25** hours a week on a split shift schedule **(Monday to Friday 7:00AM-9:00AM and 3:00pm-6:00pm)**, under the guidance of the Supervisor. This is a **permanent part time position.**

The hourly rate will be **$20.71 per hour.**

**Why Work with Us?**

Here’s what makes Umbrella Family and Child Centres a great place to grow your career:

- **Competitive wages and benefits**:

- **RRSP matching program** to help you invest in your future
- **Employee Assistance Program** for well-being support
- **Unionized environment** offering job security and fairness
- **Generous vacation and sick time** to support work-life balance
- **Priority childcare placement** for employees with children
- A **collaborative, fun, and supportive work culture** with top-tier professionals

**What You Bring to the Role**
**Experience**
- Hands-on experience in supporting children with diverse needs (physical, behavioural, or mental health)
- Experience administering insulin and managing blood sugar readings
- Ability to implement child-specific strategies, including medication and meal management

**Education**
- Minimum Secondary School diploma or equivalent
- Personal Support Worker certificate (preferred but not required)

**Certifications**
- Standard First Aid with CPR level C
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof of up-to-date immunizations (TB, Tetanus, MMR)
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

**Skills & Characteristics**
- Knowledge of _How Does Learning Happen?_ is an asset
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and professionally with children, families, and staff
- Physically able to stand, walk, and assist with equipment and devices
- A dedicated advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion
- Capable of working independently and as part of a dynamic team

**What You’ll Do**
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting children, families, and staff where additional resources are needed. You will:

- Work closely with program staff to implement classroom and child management techniques
- Assist with documentation and updates on Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
- Collaborate in alignment with _How Does Learning Happen?_ to ensure a holistic and supportive environment for each child

**Join Us and Make a Difference**
If you're ready to be part of a caring team and make a positive impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you
- In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Tell us how we can help. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.71 per hour

Expected hours: 26.25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hannon, ON L0R 1P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-28