Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Child Care Attendant Senior - Child Care Center for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. Hourly compensation is $18.00 - $26.46; hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, and/or work location.

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 Postion * 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 12 college credits of Early Childhood Education or completion of Child Development Associate is required within 18 months of hire.
• One year experience working with children in a day care, elementary school or similar setting preferred.
• Current First Aid and First Aid and CPR/AED Certification required with specific training in CPR for infants and children.
• Within 18 months of hire, must maintain current Child Development Associate certification or 12 college credit of early childhood education.

OTHER SKILLS:

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

ALASKA PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires active physical exertion at least 66% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated that this position will be exposed to blood and body fluids an average of once a month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration or attention to detail for 34-65% of the work time.

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.

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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.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due medical/religious reasons

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