Posted Feb 22, 2021Child Care Worker - Daycare
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Business: The Family Place
Email: myfrsed@telus.net
Address: 2175 Nicola Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/33697567
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Child Care Worker - Daycare
Job details
- Location Merritt, BC
- Salary$$15.00 to $18.60 hourly for 28 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment
Part time leading to full time - Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Experience with Special Needs Children
Children with behavioural issues; Children with a mental health disability; Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Children's Ages
5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Newborn (including expecting mother); Infant (3 months - 11 months); Up to 12 years
Additional Skills
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Work Setting
Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre; Before and after school programs
Security and Safety
Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Vulnerable sector check
Work Site Environment
Noisy; Non-smoking
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Location Information
Urban area; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employer
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality
Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Employment groups Help -
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Students, Visible minorities, Youth
How to apply: By email: myfrsed@telus.net