Child Care Worker

ANEW Centre For Healing LTD; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Fort Saskatchewan seeks a Child Care Worker to provide care and support for vulnerable children aged 2-10. This role involves administrative tasks, supervisory responsibilities, and engaging with children to foster their development. The ideal candidate will have a background in Human Services and strong communication skills. Flexibility is essential, and applicants must hold a valid driver's license and recent criminal record checks.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and first aid per policies.
• Supervise children in home and community settings.
• Assist children with schooling and recreation.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment during shifts.
• Follow meal plans as required.
• Document behaviors and daily activities.
• Engage children in physical and indoor activities.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with children.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis management

Problem-solving

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Services field

Tools

Standard First Aid and CPR training

Driver's License

Job description

Note

Must be flexible to work Day-time, Evenings, and Weekends.

To be considered, you must have a driver's license and a valid criminal record check with the vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months, and an Alberta Child Welfare/Intervention Record Check completed within 6 months.

We will not be interviewing candidates who do not meet these requirements at this time.

Summary of Position

The Child Care Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team which assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment plans for a given child. Employees with this designation perform front-line work in the program and carry the responsibility for the daily care, treatment, nurturance, supervision, health, and discipline of the children. The Child Care Worker position is responsible for helping improve the physical, emotional, and social development of vulnerable children and youth at Anew Centre for Healing. The role is extensive and carries with it responsibilities in the counseling, teaching, and training areas, as well as recording and reporting. You will provide supervision and therapeutic support through effective, engaging, transparent professional relationships. You would be working with children between the ages of 2-10.

Routine/Responsibilities

• Administration of medication and first aid procedures as per Policies and Procedures of Anew Centre for Healing;


• Supervision of children and youth both within a home setting and community setting;


• Assisting children with schooling, recreation, and structured programming as outlined by the support team;


• Ensure the home is maintained in a clean and tidy state and complete safety checks while on shift;


• Follow meal plans and prepare as required by following the Canadian’s Indigenous Food Guide and Menu Plan;


• Maintain structure, consistency, and effective follow-up on house rules, routines, and appropriate therapeutic interventions as required;


• Professional report writing and documentation of behavior, daily activities, medical, etc;


• Engaging children in a healthy lifestyle through physical activities, as well as indoor activities such as board games, puzzles, etc;


• Providing direction and guidance through role modelling, verbal redirection, physical redirection, and use of consequences as needed;


• Ensure all individual program development that is client specific is promoted, utilized, encouraged, and documented;


• Maintain a safe and secure environment within the centre by implementing structure, consistency, and predictability;


• Implement strategies (i.e. de-escalation techniques, life skills, life space teaching, etc.) and participate with the children/youth in planned daily activities;


• Develop positive therapeutic relationships with the children and youth through processes that include positive role modeling and mentoring;


• Perform additional tasks or duties as directed by the Team Supervisor or Management.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a Human Services field (Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology) would be considered an asset.


• Current (6 months or newer) and Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Clearance.


• Current (6 months or newer) Child Welfare (Intervention) Record Check.


• Standard First Aid and CPR training.


• Valid Driver’s License and Clear Drivers Abstract (no distracted driving tickets)


• Effective communication skills and crisis management skills with the ability to problem solve independently.


• Must be flexible and adaptable to a variety of situations and children/youth needs.


• Must have effective time management skills.


• Must be flexible to attend mandatory training.


• Must have own reliable transportation with $2 million liability coverage.

ANEW Centre for Healing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous individuals, people with diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience related to our mission.