Child Care Attendant - Child Care Center

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Child Care Attendant - Child Care Center for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $17.19 – $25.79. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the manager/supervisor, this position assists in providing for the physical, emotional and instructional needs of infant, toddler, and school-age children. This may include tasks such as dressing, feeding, providing basic instruction and overseeing play.

Details of the Position

• Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in planning and implementing child activity programs that follow established guidelines.
• Assists in providing for all basic needs of the children at the center.
• Demonstrates concern for the personal differences between individuals in relationship to their needs, interests, development and capabilities.
• Orients parents/family members in regard to policies and procedures of center and maintains positive rapport with all parents and patrons.
• Participates in continuing education to ensure caregiver effectiveness and to maintain certification.
• Ensures safe play conditions and follows established safety procedures.
• Provides a clean, well maintained and safe play area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma Required: or equivalent
• Preferred: Course work in Early Childhood Education or completion of Child Development Associate

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Working with children in a day care, elementary school or similar setting

Credentials

• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or AED Certification required with specific training in CPR for infants and children
• Required: First Aid
• Required: Upon Hire Fingerprinting - State of Alaska

Skills

• Knowledge of basic child care and feeding, as well as understanding of infant and child development. (Required)
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with children, staff and parents. (Required)
• Computer experience (Preferred)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions. (Required)
• Ability to move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Child Care Attendant: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Lift/carrying: Occasional up to 25 lbs. Push/pull: Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
• Frequent bending/ kneeling/ squatting/ stooping/ reaching/ grasping.
• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Child Care Attendant: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Salary : $17 - $26