Childcare Worker

4 days ago

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Thomas Circle of Care Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Child Care Provider takes direction from the House Leader or, alternatively, the Assistant House Leader depending upon the shift. This role is responsible to provide children with a safe and caring environment within the TCOC home. Responsibilities include maintaining supportive relationships with the children, providing age-appropriate and activities and programs, handling behavioral or related issues, providing nutritious meals and snacks and ensuring the home and play areas are safe, clean and well-maintained.

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.

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

Skills –

Computer skills (e.g. laptop, e-mail, MSOffice) Writing, spelling, grammar, sentence structure

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 problems independently by using sound judgement and good decision making; determines what to do in the moment; calms the situation effectively)

  • Safety minded (ensures safety and health related procedures are followed; ensures the safe handling and storage of food, medications, etc)

  • Teamwork (offers to help out team without being asked; shares information with team and participates in group activities and provides support to ensure the success of the entire team)

  • Professional Attributes (understands and demonstrates the values of the organization; respects confidentiality and privacy of information)

Working Conditions –

Driving, sitting and standing for extended periods of time, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling Significant distractions and interruptions

Physical and emotional stamina –may be exposed to stressful family dynamics

Additional Notes:

Employment is conditional upon a positive outcome from a criminal and vulnerable background check Verification of education is required Reference checking will be conducted.

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

Work Location: In person

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