You’ll need
Certifications
✓CPR certification
Education
✓High School diploma or GED (required)
Qualifications
✓Work Experience
✓ Pediatrics (1-12 years)
✓Must successfully meet all state requirements and successfully obtain and complete required background screening for child care associations
✓Patient Population
✓ Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
✓ Understands life span growth and development principles, assesses patient data, and tailors care according to age and specific needs as per departmental policies.
✓ Neonates (0-4 weeks)
✓ Infant (1-12 months)
✓Working Conditions /Physical Requirements/ Hazards
✓ Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
✓ General office environment.
✓ May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
✓ May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
✓ May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
✓ May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
✓ May have periods of constant interruptions.
✓ Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
✓Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control
✓Physical Demands Frequency (%)
✓Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs. ) : 1-33%
✓Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%
✓Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
✓Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%
✓Stoop, Knee l 1-33%
✓Crawling 1-33%
✓Climbing 1-33%
✓Balance 1-33%
✓Bending 1-33%
✓Work Position
✓Sitting 34-66%
✓Walking 34-66%
✓Standing 34-66%
✓Additional Physical Requirements
✓ Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
✓ Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
✓ Reach above shoulder
✓ Repetitive arm/hand movements
✓ Finger Dexterity
✓ Acuity - Far
✓ Acuity - Near
✓ Use of Latex products
✓ Depth perception
✓ Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
✓ Exposure to high pitched noises
✓Basic knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning activities
✓Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and classroom staff
✓Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✓Ability to supervise and interact positively with children
✓Organizational skills and ability to assist with classroom preparation and routines
✓Ability to follow policies and procedures related to child safety and licensing requirements
✓Customer service skills when interacting with families
Coursework in Early Childhood Education or similar field ( preferred )
Previous experience in Early Childhood Education ( preferred )
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision403(b)Paid time offTuition assistance