Day Care Worker Assistant

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Food allergy and anaphylaxis training, CPR Certificate

Work setting

Child care centre

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed

Tasks

Storytelling, Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest, Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records, Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts, provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity, Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties, Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods, Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor, Establish guidelines for behaviour, Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children, Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Security and safety

Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling