CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
Job Summary
Supervises children in the child care area of the Wellness Center.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensures children are accounted for and supervised at all times.
- Initiates and leads age-appropriate educational or recreational activities.
- Ensures the environment is in a safe, organized, and clean condition. Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately.
- Cleans or disinfects toys, equipment, storage areas, and play surfaces as scheduled and needed.
- Follows policies and protocols when accepting children into, and releasing children from, the child care area.
- Interacts with children and parents appropriately.
- Follows the organization's policies and protocols when caring for, communicating with, disciplining, or rendering first aid to children.
- Ensures accurate record keeping of utilization, reservations, and tickets.
Qualifications
High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hireNo experience required. Must be at least 18 years of ageBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position ORHeartsaver CPR AED required within 90 days of employment in this position ANDFA - First Aid certification required within 90 days of employment in this positionSkills and Attributes
Requires critical thinking skill and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Physical Demands
Standing : FrequentlyWalking : FrequentlySitting : OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs : RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs : RarelyLifting over 75 lbs : RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs : RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs : RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs : RarelyPushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : FrequentlyPushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : OccasionallyPushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : OccasionallyClimbing : OccasionallyBending / Stooping : FrequentlyKneeling : OccasionallyCrouching / Crawling : OccasionallyReaching : FrequentlyTalking : FrequentlyHearing : FrequentlyRepetitive Foot / Leg Movements : RarelyRepetitive Hand / Arm Movements : FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry : FrequentlyRunning : RarelyVision : Depth Perception : FrequentlyVision : Distinguish Color : FrequentlyVision : Seeing Far : FrequentlyVision : Seeing Near : FrequentlyOwensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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