Childcare Provider

Santa Maria Hostel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Maria Hostel in Houston, TX is seeking a Childcare Provider to maintain records, attend to infants and children, and communicate with parents. The role requires strict confidentiality and adherence to safety protocols. Some evenings may be required.

You will participate in ongoing training on child development, health, and safety, and you must follow manager and parent instructions, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related child care experience.
• Ability to care for infants and children with patience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records, attendance, and timesheets for children.
• Communicate daily with parents about activities and progress.
• Ensure a safe environment, isolation of sick children as needed.
• Keep childcare areas clean and sanitized per guidelines.
• Complete Health and safety trainings as required.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Training willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR

Infant CPR

AED

First Aid

PMAB training

Job description

Position Summary:

The Childcare Provider is responsible for maintaining all records, attendance and time sheets. Completes assessments of all infants and children as assigned. Some evenings required. No smoking workplace

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures there are adequate supplies of baby food and baby goods on shift.
• Maintains daily and open communication with parents.
• Adheres to federal confidentiality regulations.
• Receives eight (8) hours of training per year on Child Development (CD) and its impact on families, child development, child health and safety, child supervision, universal precautions and signs of child abuse.
• Documents the Child Service Weekly Report daily by recording the child’s:
• Attendance
• Participation in activities
• Program socializationSanta Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• Progress in activities
• Behavior toward parent
• Parent’s behavior upon arrival
• Complete the Small Talk sheet daily to capture daily activities related to the child’s behavior (i.e. snacks, diaper changes, activities, etc) and provide to the parent at pickup.
• Completes annual training in Blue Basin on the following topics: AIDS, HIV, STD, TB, Hepatitis, and universal precautions.
• Follows oral and written instructions from manager and written instructions from parents, when applicable.
• Ensures that children are isolated from other children when sick until the parent can pick the child up.
• Ensures children are contained in designated areas, away from the areas designated for clients.
• Ensures that the childcare areas are properly cleaned and sanitized in accordance with Santa Maria Hostel’s guidelines.
• Maintains accident and incident reports.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience in and/or training clinical aspects of the job; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires skills in child and infant care.

Certificates and Licenses:

Maintains CPR, Infant CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certifications. Current Prevention Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) training required.

Approval Requirements:

Position requires approval from Federal Bureau of Prisons to work with federal clients, if applicable. Also requires approval from Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to work in TDCJ-funded programs, if applicable.

Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.