Housekeeper/Program Assistant (2023-359-Ccfs)

Employment Type:

Full-time, Bargaining Unit

Work Hours:

35 hours/week

Work Setting:

Onsite

Salary:

External Rate: B7 – 34,533.24

Internal Rate: B8 – 35,238.00

Application Deadline:

September 4th, 2023, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Child Care & Family Services, Aquabella Child Care

WoodGreen serves over 700 children through seven licensed child care centres in Toronto’s east end and at Pape House. Our curriculum is based on the most up-to-date practices and is designed to respond to each child's individual needs and interests. In addition to our year-round programs, we also offer a summer camp program. Committed to continual learning and excellence, we work with a variety of partners to deliver our many services for children and families.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that child care areas are disinfected on a regular basis. This includes tables, chairs, cupboards, counter tops, cubbies, etc.
• Ensure that kitchen areas are disinfected on a regular basis. This includes cupboards, counter tops, stove tops, coolers, etc.
• Participate in supervisory sessions and attend staff meetings and unit meetings as required.
• Work in cooperation with staff to maintain high standards of operation.
• Assist in supervision of children as assigned and ensure the safety, health and well-being of the children under care.
• Wipe tables and chairs before meals/snacks, set tables, clear and disinfect tables following meals/snacks, and assist in the serving of meals/snacks as required.
• Prepare/handle food in a hygienic manner and ensure that all food is kept at appropriate temperatures until it is served.
• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
• Upgrade training and education as directed to fulfil the responsibilities of the job.
• Abide by the Child Care and Family Services Unit and WoodGreen policies and other regulations as stated in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and the City of Toronto’s AQI (Assessment for Quality Improvement) criteria document. This includes Behaviour Management/Child Guidance Policies.
• Clean dishes, toys, and laundry according to schedule and in emergency situations.
• Responsible for keeping track of kitchen/laundry supplies; inform Manager when replenishment is necessary.
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment/furnishings; inform the Manager if replenishment is necessary, and assess equipment needs/make recommendations regarding purchases.

What You Bring To The Team

• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate.
• High school diploma.

What Will Set You Apart

• Maintain positive interactions with children and work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to children, parents, staff.
• Use initiative daily to respond promptly to children’s needs and changing situations. Routines/guidelines are established and manager or ECE staff is available at all times.
• Assist in the handling of emergencies, crises, and hostile behaviour.
• Ability to work with chemical substances contained in cleaning supplies.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; to work at the height of children.
• Accommodate competing demands.
• Willingness to work in conditions involving exposure to: bodily fluids, infectious diseases; frequent high noise levels; occasional inclement weather.
• Communicate orally with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to carry/lift children and carry/lift/move moderate-to-heavy items
• Maintain control in frustrating situations.

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