Kids' Care Attendant — Flexible Hours & YMCA Perks

La Porte County Family Ymca; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Family YMCA Membership

Exclusive Discounts on Programs

Free Mental Health Support & Virtual 0

Retirement Plans

Flexible Hours

Job summary

The La Porte County Family YMCA is seeking an Attendant for Kidwatch at the LP location in La Porte, IN. This part-time role focuses on providing a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children and parents.

Responsibilities include caring for children, promoting learning, attending staff trainings, and upholding YMCA policies. Training in CPR/First Aid and other safety programs is required, with a focus on flexibility and community involvement.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Online CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen class completed before employment, and 30 days after employment to complete skills portion of CPR/First Aid.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• Complete West Bend training before hire and as required going forward.
• Complete annual online and in-person child sexual abuse prevention training.

Responsibilities

• Providing care, safety, and well-being of all children.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Interacting with children to promote learning and social development.
• Attending required monthly staff meetings.
• Being friendly and respectful to parents, children, and staff.
• Completing required training (CPR & First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse prevention).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training, and volunteers for at least one Y event a year.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or responsible person.
• Follow YMCA policies, rules, and procedures.
• Builds relationships with members and participants.
• Exemplify YMCA core values: caring, respect, responsibility, honesty.

Skills

CPR/First Aid training

Childcare experience

Age 16+

Flexible schedule

Job description

The La Porte County Family YMCA is seeking an Attendant for Kidwatch at the LP location in La Porte, IN. This part-time role focuses on providing a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children and parents.

Responsibilities include caring for children, promoting learning, attending staff trainings, and upholding YMCA policies. Training in CPR/First Aid and other safety programs is required, with a focus on flexibility and community involvement.