Child Care Attendant - Child Care Center
About The Position
Under the direction of the manager/supervisor, this position assists in providing for the physical, emotional and instructional needs of infant, toddler, and school-age children. This may include tasks such as dressing, feeding, providing basic instruction and overseeing play. Details of the position: Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in planning and implementing child activity programs that follow established guidelines. Assists in providing for all basic needs of the children at the center. Demonstrates concern for the personal differences between individuals in relationship to their needs, interests, development and capabilities. Orients parents/family members in regard to policies and procedures of center and maintains positive rapport with all parents and patrons. Participates in continuing education to ensure caregiver effectiveness and to maintain certification. Ensures safe play conditions and follows established safety procedures. Provides a clean, well maintained and safe play area. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma Required: or equivalent and
- Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or AED Certification required with specific training in CPR for infants and children and
- Required: First Aid and
- Required: Upon Hire Fingerprinting - State of Alaska
- Knowledge of basic childcare and feeding, as well as understanding of infant and child development. (Required)
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with children, staff and parents. (Required)
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions. (Required)
- Ability to move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances. (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Preferred: Course work in Early Childhood Education or completion of Child Development Associate
- Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Working with children in a day care, elementary school or similar setting
- Computer experience (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in planning and implementing child activity programs that follow established guidelines.
- Assists in providing for all basic needs of the children at the center.
- Demonstrates concern for the personal differences between individuals in relationship to their needs, interests, development and capabilities.
- Orients parents/family members in regard to policies and procedures of center and maintains positive rapport with all parents and patrons.
- Participates in continuing education to ensure caregiver effectiveness and to maintain certification.
- Ensures safe play conditions and follows established safety procedures.
- Provides a clean, well maintained and safe play area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
