daycare worker assistant

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Vaughan is seeking a dedicated childcare worker to join their team. The position requires assessing children's development and creating tailored learning plans. Responsibilities include engaging children in activities, assisting with daily care tasks, and collaborating with early childhood educators. Candidates should possess a secondary school diploma and relevant certifications like First Aid and CPR. Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety are essential. This role must be performed on-site with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience working with children in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Assist with housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting physical and cognitive development.
• Engage children in educational activities and storytelling.
• Keep detailed records of children’s progress.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work Location

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Knowledge of licensing regulations

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional Information

• Security and safety
  • Immunization records
  • Tuberculosis test
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Honesty