Job Description

Pacific Post Partum Support Society is a small non-profit and charitable organization that has been providing mental health and emotional support to new parents and families since 1971.

We are currently seeking an on-site Childcare Worker for children of parents attending a two-to-three-hour weekly group meeting at our Vancouver location.

CURRENTLY HIRING FOR

1 Childcare Worker in Vancouver (W 10th & Ontario cross-street). Monday's from approximately 9:45am-2:45pm.
Anticipated start date: ASAP

Childcare Workers report to the Coordinating Childcare Worker and/or the group facilitator, and are responsible for providing a safe, clean, caring environment for children aged birth to thirty-six months. Ideal candidates will have experience working with infants and toddlers and will be passionate about supporting new parents and families during what can be a difficult life transition.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/training & licensing are assets. Valid first aid certificate from an approved course or willingness to acquire one. Top candidate for the position must complete an application form and agree to criminal record and reference checks. Food Safe an asset.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience working with infants and toddlers. Able to work directly with parents to meet the needs of their children. Able to establish trusting relationships with both parents and children. Understanding of postpartum depression, anxiety, and difficult adjustment is an asset.

KEY RESPONSIBUTIES AND DUTIES

Maintain a calm, safe environment. Assist with all childcare duties. Provide attentive observation of the children. Review all concerns about the children's health with the group facilitator. Report and document any concerns related to abuse or neglect to the group facilitator immediately. Listen attentively to parents' concerns and issues. Adhere to the facility cleaning procedures. Adhere to the facility's current health policy to ensure minimal transmission of disease. Follow the facility's policies and procedures. Provide quality care at all times. Provide modeling for practicum students and other volunteer childminders. Sign Confidentiality Agreement.
Interested applicants send their resume, references, and a brief cover letter to this job posting.

We will save resumes of those interested, but not successful in this hiring process, for future postings.

Our mission is to end the isolation and distress experienced by many parents and families with the profound life change that accompanies the birth or adoption of a child.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.17 per hour

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-15