Casual Caregiver – Casual – Ches Penney Family YMCA Child Care Centre
Wage Range: $15.60/hr
Job Competition #: CPFYMCA-CCG-CAS

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking Casual Caregivers to join our Child Care team at the licensed child care centre located at the Ches Penney Family YMCA in St. John’s. To be employed in regulated child care and to successfully fulfill field placement requirements, candidates must be able to lift and move children, materials and equipment (up to 50 pounds) on a consistent basis. As well, physical effort, strength and endurance is required in the supervision and care of children, e.g., maintaining balance, kneeling and bending, pushing and pulling strollers and carts, and moving quickly to assist children in emergency situations.

Job Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be 18 years or older to work in regulated child care
  • Completion of the AECENL Casual Caregiver Pilot Program Module
  • Experience working in early learning or equivalent experience providing care
  • Food Handlers Certificate is considered an asset
  • American Sign Language (ASL) is considered an asset
  • Current Emergency First Aid
  • Acceptable Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sectors Check

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

  • Competitive compensation with annual performance based wage/salary increases
  • $50 Christmas gift card
  • Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practices
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Enhance your health with a free Health, Fitness and Aquatics YMCA membership
  • 10% staff discount to YMCA programs and services (not applicable to child care fees)
  • Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values

Key Competencies

  • Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
  • Demonstrates the ability to see the world from a child’s perspective
  • Build relationships with people through behaviours such as greeting people by name, anticipating needs and providing feedback
  • Demonstrates personal discipline to meet expectations and goals
  • Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
  • Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great participant experience

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.