Summary

The Children’s Cottage Society is a charitable agency established in Calgary in 1986. The Society’s mission is to help build strong children and safe nurturing families through prevention programs and support services, and we believe that resilient children blossom in healthy families. We invite you to join our team and be a part of fulfilling our vision of achieving better outcomes for children and their families.

Description

CHILD CARE WORKER – RELIEF

HOURS:This position is a Relief role with varied hours on an as needed basis

JOB PURPOSE:
The Relief Child Care Worker will be a strong team player in our organization who is responsible for the day-to-day care of the children staying at the Crisis Nursery. This role assists with the planning of daily activities for the children according to their developmental needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements

  • Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certificate (ECE); Level 2 or 3 preferred
  • Three years’ experience caring for children in a professional environment.
  • First Aid (Level C)
  • Completion of a Police Check WITH Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check
  • Completion of Brain Story preferred
  • Opportunity to work additional shifts if needed, including Awake Overnight and Day Shifts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Benchmark level 5 required).
  • Proficient use of computers including ability to document using a database.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Providing quality care for children who are newborn to age 9.
  • Maintaining a safe environment.
  • Assisting children in their daily routines.
  • Assisting children to cope with feelings of separation from their parents.
  • Documentation of children’s daily activities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Police Information Check, (no vulnerable sector check), is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to apply for your Police Check early as to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to: Police Information Checks).
  • A Child Intervention Check is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to apply early to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to Child Intervention Checks Alberta)
  • Applicants must provide proof of qualifications prior to Job Offer. 
  • Must be able to work in Canada.