Children's Waiting Room Attendant

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A is seeking a part-time caregiver to supervise children aged 6 months to 12 years in the WBAMC/Mendoza centers during medical appointments. The role requires reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, with backfill hours during the centers’ operating times.

You will work with infants to pre-teens, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment, and follow established policies. Training and background checks are part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Work experience with children.
• An understanding of military family challenges.
• Experience preparing and developing age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to children aged 6 months to 12 years.
• Interact with children and maintain a nurturing environment.
• Communicate issues to Programs Manager.
• Follow all reporting policies and CWR policies.
• Open and close the center and maintain a safe space.

Skills

Work experience with children

Understanding military family needs

Age-appropriate activities planning

Job description

Basic Job Description

Provide supervision to children (ages 6 months to 12 years old) whose parent/sibling(s) have medical appointments at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) or at Hugo V. Mendoza Family Care Center. Operating hours for the Children's Waiting Room are Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm at WBAMC and from 1pm - 4:30pm at Mendoza. This position is part-time/backfill hours.

Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required for this position.

Essential Duties

Program and Services Management

• Provide a variety of activities for infants to 12 years old
• Interact with children; provide a nurturing environment
• Communicate to Programs Manager any issues or concerns in CWR
• Follow all reporting policies
• Ensure that all CWR policies are followed

Facility Management

• Open and close the center
• Maintain safe and clean child-watch area
• Ensure new parents/guardians fill out proper registration forms and waivers
• Ensure each parent/guardian signs child in and out
• Update registration files and parent/guardian information
• Ensure all records are kept locked in filing cabinet when not in use
• Report unsafe conditions to the Programs Manager and/or Executive Director
• Provide parent/guardian and Program Manager with written incident or injury report involving any child
• Clean all toys with Cavi Wipes or spray upon closing of center

Equipment Management

• Keep toys and equipment clean and sanitary and in good working condition
• Inform Administrative Assistant about needed supplies

Other Duties as assigned by Branch Programs Manager

Qualifications

Work experience with children. An understanding of military family challenges. Experience preparing and developing age-appropriate activities.

Post-Hire Requirements

Before first day of work:

1. Initial Background Check (report may take up to 5 business days)
2. CYS Background Check (Upon approval of interim status, employee may work with children while supervised. Employee may work alone once report is completed.)

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions.