Child Care Worker I

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith Fitness Center is seeking a Part Time Child Care Worker to support children from 6 months to 18 years in a safe, supervised environment. The role includes diapering, feeding infants, calming upset children, and maintaining a clean play area.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and Infant/Child CPR First Aid certification within 90 days. Lifting up to 40 pounds and ability to sit/stand for long periods are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Infant and Child CPR First Aid - Must complete within first 90 days of employment through Mercy
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds; sit/stand for prolonged periods; good oral, auditory and visual skills; calm upset children; use redirection; interpret needs of children; interpret complex instructions; high-level cognitive skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment and supervise children from 6 months to 18 years.
• Change diapers/pull-ups and feed infants as needed.
• Calm upset children and use redirection techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of the children's area.
• Communicate with the Section Manager and Director about safety and behavior concerns.

Skills

Oral communication

Auditory skills

Visual skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The incumbent in this position will work under the direction of the Section Manager. This requires caring for children from the ages of six (6) months of age through eighteen (18) years of age. Care to include, but not limited to, providing a safe environment, changing of diapers/pull-ups, feeding infants, and calming upset children. Communication with the Section Manager and Director should a child need disciplinary action above 'time out', safety issues, ideas for improving the children's area, in the case of an ill child, a child with continued bad behavior, or a child who is crying uncontrollably. This incumbent must also keep this area clean. Additional duties may be added and section amended at any time with administration approval.

Position Details:

Child Care Worker

Part Time - Mon-Fri 8:00a-12:00p, rotational weekends

Mercy - Fort Smith Fitness Center

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
• Certifications: Infant and Child CPR First Aid - Must complete within first 90 days of employment through Mercy
• Other: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Good oral, auditory and visual skills. Must be able to calm upset children, use re-direction tactics. Must be capable of interpreting needs of children, interpret complex instructions and demonstrate high-level cognitive skills.
• Preferred Experience: Care of children ages 6 months through 12 years of age

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.