Relief Childcare Worker - Toronto, Canada - YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Type:
Relief

Work Hours:
Varied as needed

Hourly rate:
$23.20 per hour (L2)

Location:
Confidential Address - Downtown Toronto

Application Deadline:
Monday, July 31, 2023

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The Relief Childcare Worker is responsible for assisting in the implementation of Child and Youth Programming in accordance with the goals of the department and the overall Association.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - YWCA ARISE
YWCA Arise provides safe and secure emergency shelters for women and their children who are fleeing violence. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day and supports 8 families and one single woman.

In addition to shelter, families are offered case management support and enriching group and community activities to help them deal with the trauma they have experienced and begin to establish lives that are free of violence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program;
Works in cooperation with the Community Development Worker
Children and Youth, to organize and implement ageappropriate developmental activities for the children;
Ensures that the health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto;
Advises staff of suspected child abuse immediately;
Records a daily activity log and advises the Manager of any incidents and issues of concern in the program;
Ensures the implementation of the program's policies and procedures as outlined in the Childcare Manual;
Provide parental relief and childminding during offsite appointments, as needed;
Responsible for completing all required documentation and reports following each shift;
Exercise precaution for the safety of the children during programming activity;
Wears appropriate safety equipment when carrying out responsibilities.

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QUALIFICATIONS

General knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through courses leading to a community college diploma in a related field (e.g. Child and Youth Worker Diploma)
(Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
1 to 3 years of directlyrelated work experience;
Early Childhood Education Diploma a definite asset;
Previous experience in the Childcare Field;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
First Aid/CPR Level C required;
Basic computer knowledge.

Vaccination Policy:
In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

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HOW TO APPLY
***YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting date:
July 20, 2023

About YWCA Toronto:

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence.

We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy.

As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide.

We welcome women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds.

YWCA Toronto is funded by the United Way Toronto & York Region, the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, as well as many corporate sponsors, foundations and individual donors.