Child Day Care Aide

Major Job Functions

• Assists with providing activities of daily living for children.
• Washes children's hands when they enter the day care, before and after meals/snacks and after diapering/toileting.
• Serves meals and assists in feedings.
• Changes diapers and assists with toilet training.
• Aids in the dressing and grooming of the children.
• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Cleans toys and equipment following cleaning schedule.
• Assists the teacher with conducting activities.
• Greets the children and parents upon arrival at day care.
• Assists in the set-up and clean-up of activities.
• Fulfills the responsibilities outlined in the policies and procedures of the day care.
• Records and charts daily activities of the children.
• Communicates with the teacher regarding concerns of the children.
• Consults with the teacher on health concerns of the children.
• Attends Child Day Care meetings and in-service and planning meetings.
• Acquires in-service hours as specified by the Department of Human Services.
• Performs miscellaneous duties.
• Ensures the safety of the children by practicing good safety habits.
• Follows and upholds facility policies and procedures.

Job Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Comfortable communicating with parents and staff.
• Available to work varied hours and on an on-call basis.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to perform physical job demands of position.
• Exercises confidentiality to ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations.