Children's Waiting Room Attendant

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Fort Leonard Wood, MO

About The Position

Provide supervision to children (ages 18 months to 12 years old) whose parent/sibling(s) have medical appointments at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital (GLWCH) Operating hours for the Children’s Waiting Room are Monday through Thursday from 0900 to 1200 at GLWCH. · Start time for CWR Employee is 0830 (room opens at 0900, 30 mins should be used to set up and prepare the room).

Requirements

Work experience with children.
An understanding of military family challenges.
Experience preparing and developing age-appropriate activities.
Reliable transportation is required for this position
CPR, First Aid and KIT Training (Online training to be determined by Executive Director).
Drug/Background Check

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of activities for toddlers to 12 years old
Model exemplary behavior for parents and volunteers
Interact with children and provides a nurturing environment
Communicate to Programs Manager and POC at Hospital any issues or concerns in CWR
Follow all Child Abuse Reporting procedures when necessary
Supervise all Volunteers
Ensure that all CWR policies are followed
Opens and closes the center
Maintains safe and clean childwatch area
Ensures new parents fill out proper registration forms and provides required documents
Ensures each parent signs child in and out
Maintains registration files and parent information up to date
Ensures all records are kept locked in filing cabinet when not in use
Reports unsafe conditions to the Executive Director
Provides parent and Programs Manager with written accident report involving any child
Cleans all toys with Lysol Wipes or spray upon closing of center
Keep toys and equipment clean and sanitary and in good working condition
Inform Programs Manager about needed supplies