Childcare Aide

Overview

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Hourly Rate: $17.31 - $26.51

Schedule: 40 hrs/ weekly, varied schedule

Shift: Day Shift

Definition of Position:

Will assist the Teacher in preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities; ensuring that children are supervised and taught in a consistent manner; providing for child care needs and daily routines and other assignments deemed necessary; maintaining a safe and healthy environment and share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom to include but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing toys, sweeping and mopping floors in bathrooms and classrooms and possibly cleaning and sanitizing toilets and sinks. Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, toileting and handwashing.  Utilize the teacher, other staff, and resources for technical assistance.  Maintain daily childcare information, positive communication with parents, congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families, and community and maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information.  Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.  Demonstrate familiarity with GSHCS policies and procedures, performance standards, values and mission statement.  Keep current and accurate records. Maintain objective and professional standards.  Improve self-skills and education.  Fulfill role as a mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect policy.  Perform any other department related duties as requested by your supervisor.  Be present at work to provide consistency of service. Be a contributory team member in a positive and productive manner.  Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.  The Aide I and Aide II positions are responsible to the Teacher, Manager.

Responsibilities

• Willingly accept supervision.
• Apply a good understanding of early childhood education, growth and development to appropriate activities.
• Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records, and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards.
• Maintain safety, ratios, cleanliness, and non-stressful environment.
• Must actively supervise children in the classroom and on the playground by moving around and being engaged with the children. 
• Always be aware of surroundings.
• Work with children calmly nurturing, encouraging and supporting in a non-judgmental environment.
• Have general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid and be able to apply that knowledge specifically and generally in the classroom.
• Enhance positive relationships with children, parents, team members and community.
• Be cheerful, flexible, and promote team spirit with fellow teammates.
• Speak and write in English.
• Produce written documentation with clear and organized thoughts, using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar. (Bilingual skills are a plus).
• Assist parents in meeting social-emotional, physical and developmental goals and needs of their child through planning, implementation, goal setting and evaluations.
• Set up classroom which requires the movement of tables and chairs, shelves, etc.
• Perform occasional cleaning of classroom which may require the use of a broom, mop, vacuum, cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents.
• Communicate effectively with children, staff, families, and the public, using the phone and in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings.
• Refrain from initiating, participating in or perpetuating rumors/gossip that is damaging or destructive to an individual or the organization.
• Demonstrate ethical and appropriate behavior for a healthcare/childcare environment to include, but not limited to, dignity, patient’s rights and privacy and maintain confidentiality of patient/children’s information.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Prefer completion of at least 20 semester credits or 30 quarterly credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.                                                                                                  

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required:Prior to employment must be registered with Oregon’s Central Background Registry (as per Oregon Department of Early Learning & Care regulations). Current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers or obtain these within 90-days of hire date. All the above certifications must be kept current for employment. 

For more information on the Central Background Registry or to enroll, please visit:  https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/pages/cbr.aspx

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: Must be at least 18 years of age. E A minimum of 750 hours work experience, verifiable, in a certified childcare center or comparable group childcare program. Both Aide I and Aide II shall not be left alone with children until they have worked for one year (2080 hours) in a Certified Center (GSHCS policy).

Preferred: NA

Other

Be able to communicate clearly and concisely with adults and children.  Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.  Bilingual is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, talk and hear.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling.

Oversee all stages and aspects of the daily routine with children requiring the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel, or sit on the floor, bend, and lift, walk over rough or uneven ground, exposure to weather, etc. Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects or children up to 45 lbs. or more. Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory, and smelling senses. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor childcare environment.  As mandated by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, staff and children will go outside, weather permitting, daily. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures.  The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Working with children can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations.  The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to classroom activities.

40 Hours USD $17.31/Hr. USD $26.51/Hr. 01-6185 Children Center Day