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Description

We are seeking a Childcare Support Worker in Young for 16hrs per week

As a Childcare Worker your role is to provide direct support to Caregivers in meeting the daily needs of the children or youth placed in their homes. The primary role of the Childcare Worker is to assist with childcare while under the direct supervision of the Caregiver, or their designate and assist with general housekeeping.

Responsibilities
-Supervise and monitor the safety of children/youth
-Assist with cooking meals and organizing snack.
-Assist with children's daily routines relating to eating, resting, hygiene, and bathroom use
Change diapers of infants and toddlers as required
-Organize and participate in recreational activities which may include outside play or structured developmental activities
-Assist children with homework as required
-Support the emotional and social development of children and youth
-Perform housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, and cleaning related to the general upkeep of the household; Sanitize toys and play equipment as needed
-Accompany children to and from school, appointments, or outings as requested and agreed upon with the SFFA Program Coordinator and the Foster Parent or Caregiver
-Identify any signs of a child's emotional or developmental challenges and discuss with the Foster Parent or Caregiver

Experience  
-Must be 18 years of age or older
-1 years of relevant childcare experience in addition to education  
-Criminal Record Check inclusive of Vulnerable Sector Check
-Must have Valid Drivers License
-Job experience preferred in one of the following fields: daycare, educational assistant.

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