Job Description

Job Type:

Part-Time (20 Hours a week guaranteed)

Location:

1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, SK

Reports to:

Kindred Spirit Manager & Supervisor

Qualifications:

Completion of ECE Diploma or equivalent experience would be an asset; Experience in Childcare is required; Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions; Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture; Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check; Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License -

Those without a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License need not apply;

Reliable transportation; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Computer Skills; Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Excellent time management skills;

Remuneration:

$23.08 per hour

YWCA Additional Benefits:

Paid vacation days; Paid sick time; Benefit packages - life insurance, health, dental, LTD (Employee pays portion); 5% matching pension plan; Professional development opportunities;

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team to provide childcare & housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner; Maintain a safe, healthy, and compassionate environment protecting the wellbeing of the children; Plan, provide, and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, & language development; Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating, and ensuring the safekeeping of children; Provision of refreshments, encouraging healthy eating, and promoting a healthy lifestyle; Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and outings to local points of interest; Providing opportunities to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, & physical activity; Communicate effectively with parents, other staff members, and management regarding the children in the care of the childminder; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers

Duties:

Debrief with staff, review communications board, emails, and log-books when coming on shift; Review on-call schedule; Maintain written and computerized records, and compile documentation of your childminding shift; Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner; Assist with building cleanliness, and cleaning up after each activity with the children/child; Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional; Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure the safety of staff and residents; Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities; Be familiar with Kindred Spirit emergency procedures; Respond to accidents, emergencies, and critical incidents, and notify the appropriate authorities & individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager); Administer First Aid/CPR as required; Ensure Incident Reports are completed; Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations; Be available for community members for mentorship & consultations; Assist community members, guests, and employees during emergencies; Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of the need for building evacuation; Transport clients following established client transportation policies/protocols; Provide culturally sensitive outreach, individual case management, and other needed services to clients; Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, family counselling; Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect; Assist with building cleanliness & safety; Must work respectfully within a diverse environment and respect confidentiality; Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families; needs according to their individual case plans; Meal preparation as required; Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients; Participate in training offered through the organization; Must follow emergency procedures, safety, and security policies at all times; Maintain client confidentiality at all times; Debrief with shift rotation; All other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;

Probation:

All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.