Child Care Worker

Carlington Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Carlington Community Health Centre in Ottawa is seeking a Child Care Worker to care for young children while their parents attend programs. The successful candidate will engage children in developmentally appropriate activities and ensure a safe environment.

Qualifications include experience with children aged 0 – 6, valid First Aid/CPR, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Join a committed, energetic team focused on fostering healthy child development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of full-time experience working with children ages 0 – 6.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates required.
• Availability to work evenings and Saturdays preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the set-up and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Engage and supervise children during programs and playgroups.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

Skills

Childcare supervision

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Baby Sitter Course

Early Years training

First Aid and CPR certificates

Job description

The Child Care Worker (CCW) works to care for young children whose parents are attending a program at the Centre. The CCW works on an as needed basis in the EarlyON location at Carlington CHC and in community locations, alongside RECE’s, to support the playgroups and programs offered through the EarlyON programs.

Program-Related Activities

• Assists in the set-up with age appropriate activities.
• Participates in all activates and transitions to ensure smooth running of the program.
• Engages children in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Performs all necessary set up and clean up functions, including toy cleaning and disinfecting as requested.
• Prepares and serves a snack if required.
• Works respectfully and responsively with children and their families and caregivers
• Ensures a safe and secure environment.
• Maintains awareness of children’s allergies and takes appropriate precautionary measures.
• Models appropriate child guidance techniques.
• Provides direct supervision to the children.
• Participates in assigned administration duties (including but not limited to children’s attendance, parent check-in, registration forms, health needs and conditions) as requested.
• May prepare resources and activities to be used in the groups session(s) or workshop(s) under the direction of the RECE’s.

Education and Training

• Baby Sitter Course an asset.
• Any Early Years training or courses.
• Valid First Aid (Standard) and CPR (infant and child) certificates.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and Saturdays.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of one year’s full-time experience working with children ages 0 – 6.
• Cross-cultural awareness and experience working with culturally diverse populations.Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization.
• Ability to supervise children in a manner consistent with the goals and philosophy of the program and the community health Centre.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, adaptable, and responsible.
• Committed to the healthy development of children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment an asset.

Linguistic Profile

• This position is not designated under Carlington’s French Language Services Plan.
• Other languages relevant to our client population are an asset.

Personal Suitability

• Sensitivity to the needs of marginalized and diverse clientele.