Child Care Worker II/Transporter

Sacramento Children's Home•Sacramento, CA

12d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Worker-Transporter assists with the overall care and supervision of children at the Crisis Nursery, under the supervision of the Crisis Nursery Supervisor and work direction of the Lead Childcare Worker. The role ensures children’s health, safety, and basic needs are met, performs household tasks required to meet program standards, and provides transportation services for parents and children to either nursery location. The position provides direct care for children ages 0–5, including supervision, feeding, diapering, bathing, activities, discipline, medication administration, and support during daily transitions. It also involves preparing meals and snacks, completing household duties, maintaining a safe and clean nursery, documenting children’s progress and required program information, and communicating significant or unusual situations to supervisors. The worker assists with intakes and discharges, client contact and data entry, staff breaks, and collaboration with staff, volunteers, families, and community agencies. The position is located at the South Crisis Nursery in Sacramento, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with mandatory Wednesday staff meetings from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The starting pay range is $20.77–$23.36 per hour. Driving is an essential function, and employees must provide their own vehicle for work use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of child development and ability to provide care for children ages 0–5.
Ability to understand and implement program and Community Care Licensing policies, systems, and standards.
Ability to relate to children in a nurturing and respectful manner and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
Ability to follow work direction, accept constructive feedback and supervision, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to cooperate with people inside and outside the program, including parents and representatives of other institutions and agencies.
Ability to perform housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, washing clothes, and preparing meals.
Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to plan and organize multiple tasks.
Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, for tasks such as meal preparation and medication distribution.
Ability to work cooperatively with a culturally diverse resident population and workforce and with community and outside agencies.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and report to work regularly and reliably.
A valid California driver’s license and minimum required insurance coverage; employees must furnish their own vehicle for work-related driving.
Must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Completion of 12 semester units or equivalent quarter units, with a passing grade, focused on Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Child Health at an accredited college or university.
Three semester units or equivalent quarter units of coursework in the care of infants.
Six months of work experience in a licensed group home, licensed infant care center, or comparable licensed group child care program.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Child Development, or a related behavioral health or social services field.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, protection, and care for children individually and in groups, ensuring their safety at all times.
Attend to children’s care needs, including diaper changes, bathing, feeding, one-on-one interaction, and discipline.
Assist children with participating in groups and handling individual problems; administer discipline and set behavioral limits.
Observe and document children’s progress and possible need for professional services, and communicate findings to professional staff.
Administer medications and treatments according to prescribed or recorded dosages and times.
Monitor children for physical or emotional changes that may indicate illness and report significant changes to a supervisor.
Conduct intakes and discharges with children and families and apply crisis intervention techniques to help ensure the safety of children and staff.
Prepare and serve meals and snacks family style and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
Support children through transitions between activities, naps, and meals.
Complete household duties, including dishes, supply stocking, laundry, cleaning, organizing, inventory, bed making, vacuuming, and sanitizing beds.
Transport parents and children to either nursery location and keep necessary van supplies stocked.
Complete required client paperwork during intakes and discharges.
Assist with data entry and client contact as needed, and provide staff breaks.
Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the nursery’s interior and exterior in accordance with program and Title 22 regulations.
Complete written documentation within deadlines and in compliance with program requirements, agency policy, and Community Care Licensing regulations.
Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers, attend required trainings and weekly site meetings, and perform other assigned duties.