Childcare Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Churchill; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Child Care Assistant for their Children's Centre in Churchill. The successful candidate will provide care and learning for children, engage them in activities, and ensure a safe and supportive environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma, CPR, and First Aid certification, along with a positive approach to child care. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a child care setting is an asset, willing to complete the 40-hour course requirements.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the care and learning of children at the Children's Centre.
• Take initiative in engaging children with provided equipment/supplies.

Skills

Relate effectively to children

Calm and confident in difficult situations

Planning activities for children

Maintain confidentiality

Professional and positive representation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Churchill Health Centre

Department / Unit: Children's Centre

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement:

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the Children's Centre Coordinator, the Child Care assistant attends to the care and learning of the children at the Children's Centre. The Child Care Assistant must continuously take initiative in keeping the children busy with the equipment/supplies provided.

Experience

• Previous experience in a child care setting an asset and completed or willing to complete the 40-hour course requirements for working in a Children Centre.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must have CPR and First Aid certificates.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to children, parents and community.
• Demonstrates a calm and confident manner during difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability in planning activities for children and/or shows initiative.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Represents the CRHA in a professional and positive manner.

Physical Requirements

• Possible posture and muscle problems.
• Other demands as it pertains to position.
• Possible contact with children with aggressive behavior.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.