Play Enrichment Aide

Exceptional Care for Children • Newark, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional Care for Children (ECC) has an exciting opportunity to join our growing team of professionals as a Childcare/Play Enrichment aide. ECC is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization committed to providing the highest quality of care and services to pediatric patients requiring transitional, long term, and/or palliative care. We are an around-the-clock residential facility that provides skilled care to medically fragile children, birth to age 21, especially those who are dependent upon medical technology for daily living. ECC simply exists to provide a vulnerable population with as many normal of a childhood experiences as possible, while meeting their needs holistically.

Requirements

• Ability to independently engage children in small playgroups, age-appropriate (including developmental) group activities
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, vendors, and other staff members
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Schedule flexibility as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a childcare provider in healthcare or daycare, working with children, and/or an employee of a long-term nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Assist caregivers in providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children at Exceptional Care for Children by supporting daily activities like playtime, hygiene routines, arts and crafts and overall supervision of the room
• Ensure the well being of the children under their care, focusing on implementing the plan for the day and assisting with basic child development needs under the direction of the lead person in the room
• Carry out all Building A activities with the patients safety while following the calendars put in place for all scheduled activities
• Demonstrate professionalism, and engage in standards of practice to deliver competent, quality healthcare while adhering to federal and state regulations and following all ECCs policies and procedures

Benefits

• Medical coverage options
• Dental coverage options
• Vision coverage options
• Elective retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible spending account options
• Dependent care account options
• Life insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees