Casual Early Learning & Childcare Worker Job Saskatoon area,Saskatchewan Canada,Child Care/Nanny

Casual Early Learning & Childcare Worker

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Job Summary.

The Casual ELC provides staffing support within the Early Learning & Childcare Programs, ensuring developed programs are implemented and working hands on with the children in our care. This position supports all children at Hope’s Home, implementing the programs and activities predetermined by fulltime employees and providing kitchen support as necessary. This position reports to the Manager, Early Learning and Childcare center and does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities.

Early Childhood Educator.

Engage in active supervision to protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health, and well-being of each child.

Spend time one-on-one with the children to develop a sincere, understanding, and loving relationship with each child.

Practice an inclusive approach by altering activities and program plans to accommodate all ability levels and collaborate with co-workers when extra support is needed.

Implement fun, engaging and inclusive daily experiences that support and promote each child’s development in multiple areas (physical, emotional, social, communicative, cognitive, and creative skills).

Encourage children to participate in the invitations that are set up.

Encourage children to participate in the opportunities for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play, and music.

Encourage children to participate in the multiple stations, a variety of toys and supplies in the environment to keep children engaged.

Observe the kids’ ideas and interests and provide feedback about classroom activities around them in conjunction with the Project Approach and Play and Exploration.

Allow children the opportunity to express their thoughts through play.

Implement interventions and strategies to support observed and documented behaviors.

Perform general cleaning duties such as laundry, cleaning/sterilizing toys, dishes etc.

Developmental Worker.

Engage in active supervision to protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health and well-being of each child being cared for.

Adheres to children’s personal care plans as advised by supporting professionals (e.g., meals, adaptive equipment etc.).

Attend to child’s personal care duties for example: dressing, feeding, personal hygiene, toilet training.

Implement behavior intervention plans in collaboration with managers and families.

Implement intervention and strategies to support observed behaviours.

Work with the Physical Development Consultant (PDC) or management to understand child’s Personal Program Plan goals and implement and document the daily activities to enhance child’s growth and meet established goals.

Implement therapies as directed by management and/or supporting professionals.

Under the direction of the PDC and/or manager, incorporate the adaptive equipment in daily activities with the children.

Use all adaptive equipment, technologies, and therapies and communicate any deficiencies to the PDC and management.

Promotes inclusion by creating and supporting opportunities for children to: interact with one another, and participate with their community.

Prepare and secure children for transportation.

Provide a variety of toys and activities to keep children engaged and progressing.

Perform general cleaning duties such as laundry, cleaning/sterilizing toys, dishes etc.

Nutrition Specialist.

Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, and a snack(s).

Follow the nutritional standards and regulations as set by the Ministry of Education Early Learning & Childcare branch.

Plan and prep for next day meals and minimize waste by incorporating leftovers into nutritious options.

Collaborate with the nurses and caregivers to create individualized menus for special dietary needs such as diabetic carbohydrate counting, gluten free, or ketogenic.

Ensure meal alternatives are available for children with allergies, special diets, and ethnic customs.

Communicate and work with parents when speciality dietary items are required.

Clean dishes and kitchen after each meal/snack.

Follow and implement all Public Health Guidelines such as: test sanitization of the dishwasher daily and record test,…


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