EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Homeward Bound Daycare
Casual Caregivers
The Dryden Native Friendship Centre (DNFC) is currently accepting resumes for the position of Casual Caregivers. Casual Caregivers are on call employees who work on an as needed basis. This position covers full-time staff illness, vacations, lunches, or other staff shortages.
Casual Caregivers will report to the Daycare Supervisor.
SCHEDULE:
Variable hours between 8:00am and 5:15pm Monday – Friday.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
• Cultivate authentic relationships with children, families, community, and coworkers
• Provide a nurturing safe environment for the children in the daycare
• Collaborate with other staff to create activities for the children based on an emergent curriculum
• Ensure the classroom is kept clean, and all programming materials being used are in good condition
• Aid regular staff with daily classroom routines such as – meals, diapering, clean up, story time, safe drop off/pick up etc.
• Follow all daycare policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1 year experience in directly caring for children in daycare, classroom, summer camp environment, or similar locations
• A Two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education is preferred, however applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as a team, with minimal supervision
• Must have First Aid with infant CPR or ability to obtain
• Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector, is a requirement of the employment offer.
• Up to date immunization record with a 2-Step TB test or ability to obtain
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Awareness & knowledge of Indigenous culture and foods is an asset
• Ability to speak Ojibwe or Oji-Cree is an asset
WORK CONDITIONS & REMUNERATION:
• Working in the classrooms within the Daycare
• Daily outdoor activities and occasional offsite programming
• $22.00 -$30.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY SEND THEIR RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES AND PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:
Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre
74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4
Fax: (807) 223-6275 | Email: hr@dnfconline.org
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage all persons to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process, please inform Human Resources and every reasonable attempt to accommodate you will be made.
***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****
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