DRESS CODE:
All volunteers and students are expected to dress comfortably and respectfully.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT:
Section 57 (1) and (2) of The Child Care Early Years Act states that each person working in a Child Care Centre is to have a health assessment and immunization(s) as recommended by the local medical officer of health, except where the person objects in writing to such immunization(s) or religious grounds or a legally qualified practitioner gives medical reasons in writing to the operator as to why the person should not be immunized. An exception form must be notarized in order to be valid. However, in such situations the Centre reserves the right to refuse the application of any volunteer or student who has not complied with the Health Assessment requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- A 2 step-2 part TB skin test or Chest X-Ray
- Up to date Immunization(s) or written statement of refusal.(notarized waiver is required)**Please note anyone whom is not immunized will not be permitted to volunteer during a communicable disease outbreak.**
- Any Local Requirements. (Differences may occur based on municipality of the Centre)
- Must be fit to work in Child Care.
It is the responsibility of the Executive Director or Designate to explain necessary medical requirements. A Medical Information form is available to be provided to the physician of their choice and returned to the Centre prior to commencement of duties
Vulnerable Sector Check
Students are required to provide the original or a copy of a vulnerable sector check except if the check is over six months old. The student must also provide an offence declaration for the period since that day. In no circumstances can the vulnerable sector check be older than five years.
NOTE: The Volunteer and Student Supervision Policy will be reviewed by all employees before commencing employment and annually afterwards. Employees will be required to sign and date that they have reviewed and will adhere to the terms and conditions set out in the policy.
Parents will be informed of policy in the Parent Handbook or by a letter.