Childcare Assistant

Churchill-Health-Centre; Churchill; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Churchill Health Centre is seeking a casual Child Care Worker for the Children's Centre. This in-person position offers days shifts with 7.50 hours per day and 1.0 EFT; work is performed on site at the Churchill Health Centre.

The role supports children, families and community through supervised activities and care. Applicants should have a high school diploma, CPR and First Aid certificates, and be willing to complete the 40-hour course requirement for

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a child care setting is an asset.
• Complete or willing to complete the 40-hour course requirements for working in a Children Centre.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certificates.
• 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.

Skills

Children relations

Calm demeanor

Activity planning

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Churchill Health Centre

Department / Unit: Children's Centre

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: 11/30/2026

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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Position Overview

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 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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.