Child Care Worker Assistant

Susan Ulmer Addiction Services is seeking a compassionate and dependable Child Care Worker to support children and families participating in residential addiction treatment. This role provides safe, nurturing, age-appropriate care to infants, toddlers, and children while their parents participate in treatment programming. Responsibilities:* Provide safe, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care.* Supervise children during play, meals, rest periods, and activities.* Support emotional and behavioural needs using trauma-informed and culturally respectful approaches.* Assist with activities that support learning, creativity, and social development.* Maintain attendance records, incident reports, and required documentation.* Follow safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional boundaries. Qualifications:* Experience working with children in childcare, family services, or community settings.* Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or related training is an asset.* Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.* Experience working with First Nations families or diverse cultural communities is an asset. We are looking for someone who can create a safe, supportive environment for children while understanding the impact addiction, trauma, and family stress can have on the whole family.