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Childcare Assistant

The Arc of Southeast Iowa
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QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must be of 16 years of age.
  • High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, as well as interest in early childhood education.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Valid Iowa driver’s license and insured vehicle preferred.

 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  This part-time, non-exempt position is responsible for providing a high level of care and quality service through the following areas: 

  • Ensure child and family satisfaction by engaging the children in recreational and educational activities, providing positive reinforcement, providing role model appropriate behavior, exercising sound decision making skills, and creating a positive environment for the children.
  • Maintain client health status by safely and thoroughly carrying out health procedures, such as tube feedings, toileting, monitoring and responding to seizure activity, first aid, medication administration, behavior modification, etc.
  • Ability to work well within a team environment by providing support to Lead Teachers, while displaying a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Maximize each child’s potential by facilitating group & individual activities.
  • Maintain child confidence and protect the agency by keeping information confidential.
  • Respond calmly to health and emergency situations and report to the family and your supervisor.
  • Maintain responsibilities as a mandatory reporter.
  • Complete & submit documentation requirements timely. This includes Bright Wheel communications to families, incident reports to director, and following guidelines set forth by Medicaid .
  • Promote a positive experience with clients while adhering to Arc policies, procedures, and guidelines.

 

TRAINING REQUIRED: 

  • Must have a signed “Terms of Employment” on file.
  • Ability to complete DHS required trainings within an established timeline.

 

WORK CONDITIONS 

  • Indoor and outdoor play spaces.
  • Travel within local community.
  • Entails spending time going from seated to standing position repeatedly.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be able to lift 20lbs
  • Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, and lift as needed.
  • Ability to hold, lift, and carry small children.
  • Ability to move from seated to standing position repeatedly.