Respite Worker and Leaping Lizards Program Assistant

Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An innovative community-based organization is seeking a dedicated Respite Care Worker and Program Assistant. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential respite childcare for families with young children and support high-risk families through well-planned after-school and summer programs. Your responsibilities will include creating engaging activities, ensuring safety regulations are met, and supervising both children and program assistants. Join a team that values diversity and community engagement, making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in need. This temporary part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Requires Early Childhood Education or equivalent and two years' experience with children.
• Knowledge of community resources and experience with high-risk families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality respite childcare for children aged 0 to 6.
• Oversee planning and delivery of after-school programs for high-risk children.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Program Planning

Experience with High-Risk Families

Education

Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Respite Worker and Leaping Lizards Program Assistant

1 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 0E4, Canada ● 2860 Ahearn Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 6Z8, Canada Req #247

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Job Title: Respite Care Worker and Program Assistant – Leaping Lizards

Status: Temporary Part-time (1 year contract)

Hours: 42 bi-weekly hours

Pay scale: $20.57/hr - $24.201/hr

Who are we?

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income, and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary

As a respite care worker, you will provide quality respite childcare for parents with children aged 0 to 6 at the Corkstown Transitional House. As an afterschool program assistant, you will oversee the planning and onsite delivery of an after-school/summer program geared to high-risk children ages 4 to 6, and provide support, information, and resources to high-risk families.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Set up and plan an environment with age-appropriate activities following the How Does Learning Happen pedagogy
• Ensure that health and safety regulations under the Childcare Early Years Act are met
• Participate in programming and organizational meetings, as required
• Provide information, support, and resources to high-risk families
• Supervise program assistants, volunteers, and student placements
• Perform program-related administrative duties such as registrations, attendance, data collection, and program purchases
• Liaise with other relevant programs at PQCHC and those of the facility where the program operates
• Represent the program within the community at meetings, as required
• Supervise up to 20 children, ages 0 to 6
• Other duties, as required

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• Two years' experience working with children
• Knowledge or experience working with high-risk families
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and children
• Program planning experience
• Knowledge of community resources
• Current certificate in First Aid/CPR
• English essential, other languages considered an asset