Residential Support Worker - Children

Job Responsibilities

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of children.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and Safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities