Teacher Assistant — St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health•Lima, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care and educational services to children under the supervision and guidance of the lead teacher. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

Knowledge general acquired through completion of a high school education.
Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated by the state of Ohio.

Responsibilities

Prepares and implements educational activities under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
Supervises play activities, meals and rest time of the children.
Maintains open communication with parents.
Prepares supplies and materials for classroom activities.
Performs functions to safeguard the children’s wellness and safety.
Reports accidents and accurately records an incident report.
Obtains certification to administer medication, administers medication and accurately documents the same.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the child served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.