Child Care Worker, Daycare

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Storytelling
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• On-site daycare available
• Parking available
• Wellness program