Childcare Attendant

As a Childcare Attendant at the Findlay Community Center, you will help create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive while their parents and caregivers enjoy the facility. In this role, you'll supervise age-appropriate activities, foster positive interactions, and provide attentive care that gives families peace of mind. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by encouraging creativity, supporting child development, and building relationships with children and families throughout the community. If you are passionate about working with children, enjoy creating fun and enriching experiences, and are committed to providing exceptional customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community center serving the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.

Location: 1811 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Schedule: Full time, part time, and PRN opportunities available 

Incentives & Benefits: 

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

2 years High School Education (Required) 

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

1 - 2 years paid work experience in a related field - childcare, teaching, etc. In lieu of childcare paid work experience will consider qualified students through the TriHealth Student Assistant Program. (Required)

Strong oral communication skills 

Customer service oriented

Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for the supervision of children of various ages and needs while they are in the Kids' Life Center, which includes playing games in the activity room and junior gym, reading stories, leading arts and craftsactivities, monitoring the viewing of appropriate TV programs and videos, and assisting children with bathroom activities. This position is expected to maintain a clean, safe environment for children and provide appropriate member service and interaction. This position is also expected to follow through with KLC daily operations, policies and procedures including registering all children as they enter/exit the KLC, monitoring the health of the children and adjusting activities accordingly, following proper opening/closing procedures, following emergency procedures including basic first aid and incident reports, and assisting with equipment/supply inventory and purchase recommendations.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs daily operations- -checking children in and out, collecting money, opening/closing procedures, following emergency procedures, maintaining a clean, safe environment.- 

Exhibits professional image and behavior toward members, visitors, clients, and all TriHealth employees and creates a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette. 

Exhibits dependability in all areas such as attendance, tardiness, and timely performance of duties. 

Demonstrates flexibility and initiative in seeking and/or accepting additional assignments. 

Communicates effectively and demonstrates appropriate written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

Assists with the development and implementation of KLC programs and staff a variety of KLC daily and special event programs -craft time, sing-a-long, birthday parties, PNO, Spring Safari, Freaky Friday, etc. 

Actively supervises and interacts with the children in all areas of the KLC -junior gym, activity room, and nursery- including reading stories, leading activities, and playing games.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally 

Climbing - Occasionally 

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 

Interpersonal Communication - 

Kneeling - Occasionally 

Lifting <10 Lbs. - 

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently 

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 

Pulling - Consistently 

Pushing - Consistently 

Reaching - Consistently 

Reading - Consistently 

Sitting - Occasionally 

Standing - Consistently 

Stooping - Frequently 

Talking - Frequently 

Thinking/Reasoning - 

Use of Hands - Frequently 

Color Vision - Occasionally 

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community