Childcare assistant-PRN

POSITION PURPOSE

Assists the Teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 2-12 years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children.

Essential Functions

• Actively knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates specific customer focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills and professional behavior.
• Assists the Teacher by contributing ideas for a creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum and carries out planned activities.
• Aids in children's weekly and daily scheduling.
• Communicates with parents about important issues or concerns.
• Understands and meets the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children.
• Treats all children with respect.
• Exhibits a warm, loving, and respectful caring attitude toward all children, disciplining in accordance with the Center’s guidelines.
• Safeguards children and identifies and corrects potential risk situations and hazards, completing incident reports.
• Creates an engaging and stimulating environment for the children.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to support a positive public image for Mercy Medical Center.
• Adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information (e.g., HIPAA, Stark, etc.).
• Develops strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Likes and is patient with children.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.