Childcare Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Ka Ni Kanichihk

Ka Ni Kanichihk

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

Is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous lead human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

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About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for that special someone to join our Medicine Lodge Daycare team at 34 Higgins as a Casual Child Care Assistant (CCA).

The selected CCA is an energetic, culturally-competent individual who will incorporate Indigenous ways of being into all aspects of daily programming and program areas (play based curriculum including music, art, literature, physical activity, personal hygiene and healthy eating).

You are someone who has an outgoing personality, experience working with children with different abilities, with a solid ability to connect with children.

Our center is currently licensed for 16 spaces with 4 infants and 12 preschool aged children and our hours of operation are 8:30-4:30.

What You Bring

Experience working with children of various ages and abilities;
Able to lift children up to 20 pounds; bend, sit on low chairs, sit on floor, take walks, play in playground
Child Care Assistant Certification; or willingness to obtain;
Current First Aid and CPR training (Level C); or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire
Current Food Handler's Certificate; or willing to obtain;
40hour child development course recognized by ELCC; or willingness to obtain within one year of employment;
Experience working with children with supportive requirements is an asset;
Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children in English; an Indigenous language is an asset;
Experience working with circle of security framework is considered an asset

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A recent (within the past 6 months) Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check are required prior to beginning with the organization.

What We Offer
Ka Ni Kanichihk is a progressive, holistic organization that is invested in employee wellness.

We are proud to offer:

Wage is $ per hour (if you have completed the 40hour course requirement)
16 space working environment and enhanced staff to child ratios as required
Free onsite parking
Employee training & development
A friendly, culturally safe and supportive environment
Casual dress

Please send the following in on attachment: Resume, Cover Letter, and two work related references to:
Human Resource Administrator

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

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