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Duties
Client Care
o Plan children activities
Plan and purchase in-house recreation, crafts and educational program supplies
o As part of the Support Team
Maintain case plans and coordinate with Social Services as needed
Plan structure, guidance, and a safe home-like environment
o Assess, listen, support, validate and document interaction
o Provide transportation as required
o Referrals and advocating
o Ensure liaise with schools is maintained
Daily Operations
o Ensure adequate supplies are maintained with regard to household, crafts and recreation
o Ensure tasks are prioritized and delegated to staff and volunteers
o Ensure household/yard cleaning as scheduled
o Plan and ensure meals/snacks are appropriate
o Maintain vehicle cleanliness and upkeep (gas and oil)
o Ensure donations are recorded, sorted and washed prior to storage
Expectations
Follow a strict code of confidentiality at all times
Ensure safety, security and protection of the children
Adhere to agency policies and procedures
Work independently and in a team atmosphere, in accordance to the agency philosophy, mission and goals
Ensure administrative documentation related to position duties, including outcome measurements, statistics, report writing, timesheets, and expense claims are completed
Maintain professional and ethical boundaries
Be non-judgmental, respectful, empathetic to clients needs, and a healthy role model
Participate in community awareness initiatives and training as directed by the Executive Director
Complete required valid training within 30 days of hire:
o Crisis Line
o CPR/First Aid
o Safe Food Handling Certificate/ WHMIS
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
- Newborn
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people