Child Care Worker - Level 1 Needed in Fort Saskatchewan, AB Ref #3566054

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty