Child Care Assistant | 32 hours a week | Kid Zone - West Burlington

Great River Health•West Burlington, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Care for children by creating a safe, developmentally appropriate environment that supports their physical, cognitive and emotional needs with hands on interaction. Build a partnership with families and co-workers to best support the children in our care. Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 Days (required)
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days (required)

Nice To Haves

H.S. Diploma or GED (preferred)

Responsibilities

Daily care of the children.
Diaper changing, potty training, preparing and serving meals and snacks.
Providing supervision by hands on interaction with the children.
Support Children's emotional and social development, encouraging positive behavior.
Maintain a safe enviorment.
Maintain a positive relationship with families.
Maintaining Daily communication by enter daily care items into Procare Parent Engagement App.
Recognize common childhood diseases.
Recognize physical and emotional abuse.
Collaborate with teaching staff.
Take instruction from supervisors and Room Leads.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity