Daycare Staff

Responsible To: People Served, Daycare Director, and Chief Executive Officer

Essential Requirements:

A. High School diploma or GED preferred.

B. Valid driver’s license required.

C. Computer experience preferred.

D. Must be able to perform CPR, AED, First Aid upon certification.

E. Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and lift 10 lbs. overhead.

F. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat frequently throughout shift.

Major Responsibilities:

A. Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.

B. Assist and support people to develop and/or maintain a natural support network.

C. Assist and support people to develop and maintain social roles.

D. Assist and support people to maintain their health and well-being.

E. Assist and support people to utilize their community and its resources.

F. Assist and support people to make informed choices in all aspects of their life.

G. Assist and support people to live and work in a safe environment.

H. Advocate for people with disabilities and teach members of the community to treat people with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.

I. Work as a member of a team to complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas, and be creative in solving problems. Work cooperatively with respect to all team members and their contributions.

J. Support people to achieve outcomes by providing opportunities to learn and grow regardless of their disability. Provide training and support to help people recognize their rights and actively self-advocate.

K. Maintain confidentiality of information about people served, records, personnel practices, internal practices, and the Agency’s business affairs.

L. Promote teamwork within and between settings and maintain communication channels. Consistently use people first language in all communication.

M. Provide accurate, unbiased, and consistent documentation relating to training goals and medical/behavioral events on a daily basis.

N. Display a positive and professional attitude in your interactions with people served, other employees, and other persons with whom your work for Lake Region Corporation brings you into contact.

O. Consistently incorporate the Agency’s philosophy in daily services that meet state licensure and regulation requirements as well as Agency determined expectations.

P. Abide by all Lake Region Corporation policies and procedures.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work hours assigned. If an emergency (accident, illness, hospitalization, death in family) occurs, notify the Supervisor with as much notice as possible prior to the start of the shift.

2. Supervise assigned groups of children. Promote a healthy emotional and physical environment of each child.

3. Serve meals in a family style setting and assist in developing good nutritional habits.

4. Responsible for the upkeep of all equipment and materials and encourages child participation in this responsibility. Maintain a physical environment that is clean and organized.

5. Responsible for keeping records of attendance, daily reports for each child, and daily food program records.

6. Participate in preparing for special events, open houses, and parent involvement activities.

7. Prepare classroom materials to support lessons plans. Change and create learning centers as needed.

8. Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.

Signatures:

I have reviewed this job description, it has been discussed with me, and I understand the performance expected of me. The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned this job. This information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Starting wage is $14.29 adjusted depending on experience. 40 hours a week with Wednesday's off.