Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Pediatric Center is looking for an experienced childcare assistant to be responsible for assisting the childcare teacher at a school. The childcare assistant will work closely with the childcare teacher in conducting daily duties such as preparing and serving meals, changing diapers, writing daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting in putting children to sleep, and creating a safe environment.

To be successful as a childcare assistant, you must possess a passion for children and exercise patience with them. You should display a friendly and positive attitude and greet parents and children by their name. Ultimately, you should constantly monitor and supervise the children in your care to ensure their safety.

This position is full time Monday- Friday from 8am - 4:30pm. 

Childcare Assistant Responsibilities:

• Providing support for the childcare teacher.
• Monitoring and supervising the children constantly.
• Assisting the childcare teacher in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians.
• Alerting the childcare teacher to emergencies.
• Preparing and serving meals and snacks.
• Greeting parents and addressing children by their name.
• Adhering to procedures in preparing a bottle or changing a diaper.
• Assisting with sand, water, or playground activities.
• Assisting in putting children to sleep.

Childcare Assistant Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in early childhood education and care (CHC 30113), if pertinent to the state.

WHY Riverside Health and Rehab?

Become a part of a Team that enthusiastically supports, recognizes and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care. We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401K
• Career Growth
• Low staff to patient ratios
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• and much more!

The Vision of Riverside Health and Rehab is to transform every residents experience through a culture of dignity, kindness, individuality and excellence as follows:

Dignity:

Every resident, family and staff member will receive the respect they deserve

Kindness:

Treat every resident as if they were your own parent or grandparent

Individuality:

Every resident has a life story that we want to hear and understand

Excellence:

Every resident will receive superior care by qualified professionals

Riverside Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.