Respite Worker and Leaping Lizards Program Assistant

Pqchc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community health centre in Ottawa is seeking a Respite Care Worker and Program Assistant for a temporary part-time role. This position involves providing quality childcare and support for high-risk families, planning engaging programs for children aged 0 to 6, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess early childhood education qualifications and experience working with children, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience working with children.
• Current certificate in First Aid/CPR required.
• English proficiency essential; knowledge of other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality respite childcare for parents with children aged 0 to 6.
• Plan and deliver an after-school/summer program for high-risk children.
• Supervise up to 20 children, ages 0 to 6.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Program planning

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

Respite Worker and Leaping Lizards Program Assistant

1 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 0E4, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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 - $24.20/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

The Respite Care Worker provides quality respite childcare for parents with children aged 0 to 6 at the Corkstown Transitional House. The Program Assistant oversees planning and onsite delivery of an after-school/summer program for high-risk children aged 4 to 6, and supports high-risk families with information and resources.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Set up and plan an environment with age-appropriate activities following the How Does Learning Happen pedagogy.
• Ensure 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 administrative duties such as registrations, attendance, data collection, and program purchases.
• Liaise with other relevant programs at PQCHC and partner facilities.
• Represent the program within the community at meetings, as required.
• Supervise up to 20 children, ages 0 to 6.
• Perform 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 proficiency is essential; knowledge of other languages is an asset.