What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Attendant position at Quinault Wellness Center?
Quinault Wellness Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Child Watch Attendant to provide safe, engaging childcare services for children whose caretakers are attending appointments or services at a Substance Use Disorder treatment facility.
The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for maintaining continuous visual and auditory supervision of children while creating a welcoming, fun, and safe environment. This position plans age-appropriate activities, supports healthy child development, maintains cleanliness of the childcare area, and ensures the safety and well-being of every child in care.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and are committed to providing exceptional service in a healthcare setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide constant visual and auditory supervision of children.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging play environment.
- Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, songs, and group play.
- Read stories and encourage creative learning experiences.
- Assist children with healthy habits, including eating, resting, and personal hygiene needs.
- Practice patience and positively guide appropriate behavior.
- Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, staff, and children.
- Sanitize toys, equipment, and childcare areas regularly.
- Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean environment.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to common childhood illnesses and injuries.
- Follow all organizational policies, including confidentiality requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of basic care principles for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
- Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and professional demeanor.
- Physical stamina and energy to engage with young children throughout the workday.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and confidentiality requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
- Basic computer and office equipment skills.
- Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to child injuries or illnesses.
- Must pass criminal background checks, reference checks, and applicable vaccination or exemption requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year or more of experience working with children in a childcare, educational, healthcare, or recreational setting.
Licenses and Certifications
Must obtain and maintain:
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Child Abuse Prevention Training
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Training
Physical Requirements
- Frequently walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and move throughout the childcare area.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to actively engage with children in play and recreational activities.
Work Environment
- Primarily indoor work environment.
- Scheduled Monday through Friday during operating hours of 5:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Position involves indirect access to confidential health information and requires strict adherence to privacy regulations.
Salary : $18 - $21