Childcare Assistant at Mount Carmel Clinic

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

17.17

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child development, Early childhood education, First aid, CPR, Critical thinking, Decision-making, Problem-solving, Conflict resolution, Risk management, Behavioral management, Team collaboration, Cultural awareness, Communication, Computer systems

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Date: April 17, 2026 Position: Child Care Assistant Status: Casual Hours of Work*: Monday - Friday: 8:45am - 5:00pm Department: Early Learning & Parenting Job Posting No.: #2026-41 Reports to: Program Manager, Ann Ross Day Nursery Closing Date: May 1, 2026, at 4:00pm Union: CUPE – ARDN Hourly Rate: $17.17/hr *These hours can vary depending on the operational requirements of the program *Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application. Position Summary The Child Care Assistant (CCA), as part of a team of Early Childhood Educators and CCAs, delivers child-specific, age appropriate programming to all children in the program in accordance with child development principles. The CCA implement plans and provides programming designed to meet each child’s assessed needs in a manner that promotes positive social, physical, emotional and cognitive development. The CCA maintains a clean and safe environment that encourages healthy interaction and learning. Qualifications Education * Child Care Assistant Classification from the Manitoba Child Care Program * Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Certificate * Completion of 40-hour “Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education” – Red River College or online Service Delivery Skills, Expertise and Experience * Demonstrated understanding of child care approaches and principles and ability to put that understanding into practice * Supervise and engage children throughout the day, during transitions, individual and group activities and free and structured play, within program plans developed at Anne Ross Day Nursery * Observe children in program activities and contribute of the process of assessment (individual children and groups) and design and delivery of programming that meets assessed needs * Use a range of approaches, skills and techniques to optimize each child’s experience and opportunity to learn and develop * Take active steps to identify and manage risks to ensure the safety of all children * Manage behavioral issues in accordance with established policies and practices Critical Skills Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills Focus on Results Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes Alignment with Organizational Values Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values Indigenous Understanding Knowledge and historical factors that affect the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness MCC Philosophies Strong knowledge of diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development approaches Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems Assets Experience working with/caring for young children All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position. Please submit your application here: This link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website: https://www.mountcarmel.ca/get-involved/work-with-us/#current-postings [https://www.mountcarmel.ca/get-involved/work-with-us/#current-postings] We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.

Responsibilities

The Child Care Assistant delivers age-appropriate programming to support children's social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. They also maintain a clean, safe environment and contribute to the assessment and planning of activities for children.