Support Worker Full Day

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 Inclusion 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 Lawfield centre and will be scheduled for 37.5 hours a week.

Why work for Us?

Benefits to Working for the Umbrella Family and Child Centres:

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

Pay: $21.07hr. (including $4.10 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 COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Proof of up to date immunization for TB, Tetanus and MMR

Skills:

• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment and assistive devices
• 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

Characteristics

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

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:

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

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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