Child Care Attendant (part-time & substitute)

HealthFitness•Gurnee, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people. They are offering new opportunities for Child Care Attendants at the Advocate Condell Centre Club, a HealthFitness-managed client site in Gurnee, IL. In this role, the attendant will create a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children while their parents enjoy the facility, making a positive impact on families every day. HealthFitness fosters individual journeys by creating communities of health within organizations and offers a variety of health and financial benefits, competitive pay, personal and professional support, training and development, and flexible employment opportunities. The company is a nationwide team of more than 2,400 professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those they serve, inspiring over 1 million participants across 135 clients.

Requirements

Child/Infant CPR/AED/first aid certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required within 30 days of hire.
Computer proficiency including at minimum Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Flu vaccination required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with young children is strongly preferred.
Experience in customer service preferred.
Ability to multi-task as well as work quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe and fun play with children who are in the facility.
Greeting each parent, interacting with parents, and following up the needs of the child.
Planning of activities for the children and assisting with stimulating and age appropriate games and tasks.
Observe and play with children.
Ensuring that the children in their care are safe and engaged in developmental activities.
Participate in child’s activities: reading, painting, crafts, play.
Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Other duties as assigned.