Childcare Worker-afternoons - Calgary, Canada - Westside Recreation Centre

Westside Recreation Centre

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The role of the Childcare Worker is to provide quality care for children ages 1 week to 12 years in the Child Development Centre. This hands-on position will deliver a fun and safe environment for children while they play in an open-ended play environment.

Responsibilities:

Ensure safety of children and staff while in the facility
To plan and implement age appropriate, playbased activities such as dramatic play, large and fine motor play, manipulative toys, reading, blocks, floor play, circle time, games and art activities
To supervise and provide care to all children. The care of each child includes snacks, feeding, diapering, toileting, washing hands and faces
Actively and enthusiastically participate with the children providing positive guidance
To clean and maintain toys and equipment
To setup, take down and general maintenance of the equipment and facility area

Administrative:

Attend any staff meetings/additional trainings
Meeting parents/providing important information about their child
Making sure parents have completed medication forms, waiver forms, and authorization forms
Conduct signin and signout procedures at the greeting desk
Keeping track of receipts for childminding payments

Risk Management:

Perform First Aid as required
Complete Incident Report Forms as required
Maintain activity areas to ensure cleanliness and safety
Ensure the safety of participants and program area

Skills Required:

Ability to work in a large team environment and independently
Ability to work within a multi age group setting
Good customer service skills
Good communication and problemsolving skills
Good organizational skills
Experience with infants, toddlers and/or children

Physical/Psychological Demands:

Ability to work in a fastpaced noisy environment
Ability to lift 2025 lbs and work in a daily routine of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling

Qualifications:

Level 1Early Childhood Educator Certificate or Equivalent required
Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certification
Successful applicant must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Search at their own cost
Must be a 18 years or older

Employment Term:

Part-time, year-round position with an opportunity for an increase of hours during school breaks.

Current Shifts available:

Tuesdays 1:00pm7:30pm
Wednesdays 4:00pm7:30pm
Thursday 4:00pm7:30pm

Pre/Post care shifts available during holiday day camps: