Child Care Attendant - Child Care Center

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Child Care Attendant - Child Care Center for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position . The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.00 - $24.06. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

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 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.

What you Bring

• High School Diploma Required: or equivalent and

• Preferred: Course work in Early Childhood Education or completion of Child Development Associate

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

• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or AED Certification required with specific training in CPR for infants and children and

• Required: First Aid

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

• 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.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, 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.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their 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 to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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