Child Care Attendant

Quinault Wellness Center; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinault Wellness Center is seeking a caring, dependable Child Watch Attendant to provide safe, engaging childcare while caretakers attend appointments at a Substance Use Disorder treatment facility. The role supervises children, organizes age-appropriate activities, and maintains a clean, safe environment in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate is 18+, with a high school diploma or GED, basic care knowledge for young children, and a patient, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or a GED.
• Knowledge of basic care principles for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and professional demeanor.
• Physical stamina and energy to engage with young children throughout the workday.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and confidentiality requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Basic computer and office equipment skills.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to child injuries or illnesses.
• Must pass criminal background checks, reference checks, and applicable vaccination or exemption requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant visual and auditory supervision of children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging play environment.
• Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, songs, and group play.
• Read stories and encourage creative learning experiences.
• Assist children with healthy habits, including eating, resting, and personal hygiene needs.
• Practice patience and positively guide appropriate behavior.
• Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, staff, and children.
• Sanitize toys, equipment, and childcare areas regularly.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean environment.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to common childhood illnesses and injuries.
• Follow all organizational policies, including confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Child supervision

Communication with parents

Professional demeanor

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Quinault Wellness Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Child Watch Attendant to provide safe, engaging childcare services for children whose caretakers are attending appointments or services at a Substance Use Disorder treatment facility.The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for maintaining continuous visual and auditory supervision of children while creating a welcoming, fun, and safe environment. This position plans age-appropriate activities, supports healthy child development, maintains cleanliness of the childcare area, and ensures the safety and well-being of every child in care.This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and are committed to providing exceptional service in a healthcare setting.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide constant visual and auditory supervision of children.Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging play environment.Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, songs, and group play.Read stories and encourage creative learning experiences.Assist children with healthy habits, including eating, resting, and personal hygiene needs.Practice patience and positively guide appropriate behavior.Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, staff, and children.Sanitize toys, equipment, and childcare areas regularly.Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean environment.Recognize and respond appropriately to common childhood illnesses and injuries.Follow all organizational policies, including confidentiality requirements.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of age.Must have a high school diploma or a GEDKnowledge of basic care principles for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and professional demeanor.Physical stamina and energy to engage with young children throughout the workday.Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and confidentiality requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.Basic computer and office equipment skills.Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to child injuries or illnesses.Must pass criminal background checks, reference checks, and applicable vaccination or exemption requirements.Preferred QualificationsOne year or more of experience working with children in a childcare, educational, healthcare, or recreational setting.Licenses and CertificationsMust obtain and maintain:CPR CertificationAED CertificationBloodborne Pathogens TrainingChild Abuse Prevention TrainingDrug and Alcohol Abuse TrainingPhysical RequirementsFrequently walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and move throughout the childcare area.Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to actively engage with children in play and recreational activities.Work EnvironmentPrimarily indoor work environment.Scheduled Monday through Friday during operating hours of 5:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Position involves indirect access to confidential health information and requires strict adherence to privacy regulations.