QUALIFICATIONS/MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :
- Ability to play games, do crafts, sing songs, converse with children
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends
- Previous experience as child minder in a public setting (an asset)
- Completed recognized Babysitting Course (as asset)
- First Aid / CPR (an asset)
- Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow guidelines as provided by Algoma Family Services.
- Ensures the safety and well-being of children in his/her care.
- Be familiar with, and follow Algoma Family Services emergency procedures.
- Notify Group Facilitator(s) of any concerns/situations regarding /involving children in his/her care
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
- Utilizes agency resources to plan and implement activities suitable for the age (s) and abilities of the child/children being cared for.
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
- Co-operates with other staff.
- Tidy and/ or clean areas and items used for child minding at end of each shift.
- Participate in the supervisory, peer consultation processes, quality assurance, program evaluation and accreditation processes.
- Assume other duties as assigned from time to time by the Manager or delegate
CHILD MINDING RATIO:
- 1 Child-minder for 5 children under 10 years of age
- 1 Child-minder for 1 child aged 0-12 months
- 1 Child-minder for 1 child with special needs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- It is an on-call as-needed basis, (morning, afternoons or evenings)
- Communication and acceptance of shifts will be sent by 0-6 Coordinator via text messaging and or email on file. Response is expected within a reasonable period.
- If Childminder is unable to fulfill a shift previously committed to, reasonable notification to the 0-6 Coordinator is expected.
Please visit us at www.algomafamilyservices.ca/careers to view a full job description.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by OPSEU.
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. AFS encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO HUMAN RESOURCES QUOTING FILE CBS-0730-01 to recruitment@algomafamilyservices.org
