Job Description

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