Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Child Care Attendant - Child Care Center for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $16.43 – $24.65. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

DETAILS OF THE 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

Education

• High School Diploma Required: . or equivalent And

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

Experience

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

Credentials

• 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. (Required)

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with children, staff and parents. (Required)

• Computer experience (Preferred)

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions. (Required)

• Ability to move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances. (Required)

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.

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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