Hourly Non-Exempt
Bi-Weekly Pay Period
JOB TITLE: Daycare Aide
RESPONSIBLE TO: Daycare Supervisor
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Work cooperatively and respectfully with coworkers
Ability to multitask/pick up on Facilitators cues
Playing on the children’s level
Dressing and undressing children
Cleaning classrooms daily
Diaper changes/Potty training
Clean tables after each meal
Sweep floors under meal tables
Sweep and vacuum daily
Prepare snacks and meals
Retrieving meals from the kitchen upstairs
Take out the trash
Take children outside for walks and to the playground
Assisting on field trips
Assisting at nap time
Dishes- loading and unloading dishwasher, washing dishes
Meeting children on their individual level
Bottles/feeding infants
Eat meals with children (Family style)-Communication throughout meals about daily activities
Inform Facilitator when inventory is low or equipment needs repair
Report concerns regarding children to Facilitator in a timely matter
Attend meetings as requested
Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of children in designated groups
Assist in Intergenerational activities
Abide by applicable policies and procedures
Complete paperwork on children daily
Flexibility to move to other positions
Possess a sincere commitment to the philosophy of Suncrest Daycare and LCMCF
Preform all other duties as assigned not listed above
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting/ Carry -50 pounds
Pull/Push – 50 pounds
Standing
Squat
Kneel
Stretching
Climbing
Bending / Twisting
RISK EXPOSURE
Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes, as required.
Attend and complete monthly mandatory in-services.
Complete a minimum of 24 hours yearly
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate
Prefer Child Development associates or willing to obtain
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must be able to read, follow oral directions and writer legibly.
Must be honest, trustworthy and possess tolerance for all individuals.
Must be able to communicate with other departments.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
Good Customer Service Skills, Reliable, Organization Skills.
Ability to adapt to different situations and change work processes to accommodate children and the center’s needs.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth there in.
I hereby accept the position of Daycare Aide and agree to perform the identified essential functions in safe manner and in accordance with the facility’s established procedures.
I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures.
I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis Virus and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B vaccination.
I understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment can be terminated at will either by the facility or myself and that such termination can be made with or without notice.
This Daycare Aide job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
This job description is a general guideline and may be changed without notice as required by the needs of the facility.
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