Childminder

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly (32 Hours a week minimum)

Location: 1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, SK

Reports to: Kindred Spirit Manager & Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Completion of ECE Diploma or equivalent experience would be an asset;
• Experience in Childcare is required;
• Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
• Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License - Those without a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License need not apply;
• Posses reliable transportation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Computer Skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Excellent time management skills;

Remuneration: $23.54 per hour

YWCA Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation days;
• Paid sick time;
• Benefit packages - life insurance, health, dental, LTD (Employee pays portion);
• 5% matching pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to provide childcare & housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner;
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and compassionate environment protecting the wellbeing of the children;
• Plan, provide, and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, & language development;
• Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating, and ensuring the safekeeping of children;
• Provision of refreshments, encouraging healthy eating, and promoting a healthy lifestyle;
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and outings to local points of interest;
• Providing opportunities to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, & physical activity;
• Communicate effectively with parents, other staff members, and management regarding the children in the care of the childminder;
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers

Duties:

• Debrief with staff, review communications board, emails, and log-books when coming on shift;
• Review on-call schedule;
• Maintain written and computerized records, and compile documentation of your childminding shift;
• Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner;
• Assist with building cleanliness, and cleaning up after each activity with the children/child;
• Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional;
• Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure the safety of staff and residents;
• Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities;
• Be familiar with Kindred Spirit emergency procedures;
• Respond to accidents, emergencies, and critical incidents, and notify the appropriate authorities & individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager);
• Administer First Aid/CPR as required;
• Ensure Incident Reports are completed;
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
• Be available for community members for mentorship & consultations;
• Assist community members, guests, and employees during emergencies;
• Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of the need for building evacuation;
• Transport clients following established client transportation policies/protocols;
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, individual case management, and other needed services to clients;
• Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, family counselling;
  
• Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
• Assist with building cleanliness & safety;
• Must work respectfully within a diverse environment and respect confidentiality;
• Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families; needs according to their individual case plans;
• Meal preparation as required;
• Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients;
• Participate in training offered through the organization;
• Must follow emergency procedures, safety, and security policies at all times;
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times;
• Debrief with shift rotation;
• All other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;

Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.