Child Care Aide

TidalHealth; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Onsite child care

Job summary

TidalHealth’s Child Care Aide role in Salisbury, MD supports caregiver teams to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children. It requires adherence to center policies and state guidelines, with a variety of shifts to cover 24/7 operations and potential overtime.

The position emphasizes onboarding training and ongoing safety commitments, within a supportive hospital network. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid within 6 months, and 1–3 years of related

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Orientation session following Office of Child Care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the Center.
• Adhere to Medical Center policies and Maryland State Child Care Administration rules.
• Support daily care activities and supervision of children.

Skills

Continuing training

Experience 1-3 years

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Heartsaver First Aid and CPR certification

Orientation per Child Care guidelines

Job description

Child Care Aide

• Location Salisbury, MD
• Department Child Care Center
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Standby - Monday - Friday - Varies

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Child Care Aide Position Summary

Aide caregivers provide for the continual health, safety, and well-being of all the children assigned to them, and indirectly, for all the children in the Center. Adheres to all Medical Center policies and procedures as well as the regulations of the Maryland State Child Care Administration.

Child Care Aide Position Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence required.
• Must have evidence of six hours of continuing training each year.
• Heartsaver First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of hire required.
• Must complete within 6 months after the date of hire, an orientation session that follows guidelines established by the Office of Child Care and includes but is not limited to: Proper child supervision, workplace professionalism and interacting with parents.

Experience

• One year to 3 years experience.

Child Care Aide Work Schedule

• May work day, evening, and/or night schedule to accommodate 24/7 operation
• May work overtime as needed

Child Care Aide Benefits

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health:Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth:Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth:$5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance:Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave:Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security:Employer-paid Life andadditionalvoluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care,additionalLife, and more

TidalHealth offers the best inpatient-centered care across the Delmarva Peninsula, from wellness checkups and classes tohigh-techsurgeries, trauma, cancer and heart care. Wherever you are on your health journey, we’rehere to care foryou.