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PeaceHealth Child Care Attendant - Child Care Center in Ketchikan, Alaska
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 (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
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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