Details

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

Tags

Education Caregiver

Description

Child Care Worker - Daycare 

Family Place 

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