Part Time Childcare Assistant

Description

Provide childcare for children aged 3 and under on Sunday mornings while the parents are participating in the worship service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Consistently demonstrates empathy and care for children / families
• Contributes to the spiritual development of children through a nurturing environment and a well-rounded program with approved curriculum.
• Provide direction to nursery volunteers
• Responsible for the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the Nursery Area
• Routinely sanitize toys, inspect and dispose of hazardous items
• Responsible for communicating with parents and accountable for signing the children in and out
• Responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all children and parents
• Assists with effective risk management; monitoring food safety, medication storage / disbursement, allergies, facility cleanliness / maintenance;

provides emergency first aid and assists Integrated Ministries Supervisor in completing, reports and files incident reports as required.

Be knowledgeable of and support the Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

Perform other related duties as required.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• This is a permanent part time position based on 3 hours per week every Sunday
• Exposure to dirty diapers
• Exposure to communicable diseases
• Potential of verbal abuse
• Supporting and guiding children's behaviour and emotions
• Noise
• Able to lift 30 lbs with no assistance from others

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Completion of high school diploma is required.
• Must have a valid First Aid certificate or willing to obtain.
• Completion of a childcare training course would be an asset.
• ECE Certificate is an asset.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE :

• Up to one year of prior experience in childcare is required.
• Prior experience providing childcare for children with neurodiversity is an asset.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES :

• Successful candidate will need to complete The Salvation Army’s Praesidium Abuse Training, Health & Safety training, and update annually
• Internal abuse registry check
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.

e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening

Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.