Support Worker

Location

Hamilton, ON | Canada

Job description

For over 30 years, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton has offered high-quality programs to young children and their families. We operate full-day early learning and childcare centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as extended daycare programs before and after school for kindergarten and school age children in over 30 locations throughout the Greater Hamilton Area.

We pride ourselves on being a leading childcare organization, committed to high quality programs that are inclusive, accessible, and promote learning and growth.

Who are we Looking For?

We are looking for a Support Worker to compliment our team!

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Support Worker will provide empathy and understanding of children and their specific needs, and assisting children with not only physical disabilities, but also children with behavioural or mental health issues.

This position will be at our Sir Wilfrid Laurier  centre and will be scheduled for 12  hours a week.
Shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 3pm - 6pm.

Why work for Us?

Benefits to Working for the Umbrella Family and Child Centres:

• Competitive wages and benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unionized Environment
• Generous vacation and sick time allotments
• Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list
• Working in a fun, collaborative and positive environment with top professionals

Pay: $20.45/hr. (includes $3.10 wage grant)

What are we Looking For?

To be considered for this role, the right candidate will have the following qualifications:

Experience: 

• Medical background experience, administration of insulin with meals using adjustable dose pen and recording blood sugar readings
• Experience implementing appropriate strategies  to ensure adequate nots of reading, administering medication and meal choices

Education:  Minimal Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Certifications

• Standard First Aid with CPR level C
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Proof of up to date immunization for TB, Tetanus and MMR
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Skills :

• Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of How Does Learning Happen is an asset
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with children, parents, staff, and others
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment and assistive devices

Characteristics

• An advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced
• Flexible environment with minimal supervision

What will you be doing?

Under the guidance of the Inclusion Supervisor, you will support children, families and staff where additional resources are required.

The successful candidate will:

• Support Umbrella program staff in implementing specific classroom and child management techniques, as recommended by the Inclusion Supervisor
• Assist with documentation of progress with Individual Support Plans and participate in recommending changes, as required
• Work in alignment with How Does Learning Happen, ensuring that each of the four foundations is implemented

In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants to support them in all aspects of the hiring process. Tell us how we can help. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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