Child Care Worker I

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017935 Child Enrichment

Summary:

M-F Varied Hours

Provides a safe and enriching daycare experience through quality developmentally appropriate activities.

Additional Information:

#ACH2024

Required Education:

High School Diploma

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 1-6 months of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Direct - 1 year of experience

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition

Description

1. Assists in providing a safe environment by ensuring children understand how to be safe and the reasons for safety.

2. Stays current on emergency procedures, safety policies, procedures manual and other child care regulations intended to provide a safe environment.

3. Participates in and constantly supervises pre-planned indoor/outdoor activities using developmentally appropriate materials.

4. Interacts with children in an affectionate and nurturing way that encourages creativity and the use of their imagination to stimulate social and emotional development.

5. Maintains high standards of professional ethics while showing enthusiasm while working with the children.

6. Participates in training and reads professional literature of at least 30 hours to ensure the quality of care and development received by the children they supervise.

7. Promotes cooperative and congenial interpersonal relationships and communication with parents, students, management, co-workers, volunteers and visitors.

Arkansas Children's (~~~) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (~~~) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (~~~) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (~~~) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael - Business Operations Manager

"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst

"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator

"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant

"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.