Care Giver
Company: Bright Horizons
Location: Edmonds
Posted on: March 30, 2021
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Job Description:
Primary Purpose Provides care to children (ages infant 17) in a
safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social,
emotional, physical and intellectual development. Implement
developmentally appropriate caregiving methods and/or curriculum
according to the guidelines established by Bright Horizons, NAEYC,
and Licensing. In-Home Caregivers must be comfortable with caring
for children of all ages which includes but is not limited to
facilitating and engaging in age-appropriate activities and games;
overseeing play; food preparation; behavior management and
responsibility for the overall wellbeing of the children in their
care. In-Home Caregivers are responsible to provide care in a home
of a Bright Horizons client. In-Home Caregivers schedules can vary
as based on client need and on-call basis. In-Home Caregiver may
also be asked to substitute in a center within their agreed upon
coverage area. Major Functions/Responsibilities Communicate and
interact frequently, affectionately and respectfully with the
children in your care and their families. Encourage and model
appropriate behavior and expectations. Be attentive, flexible and
supportive of children and their families. Practice positive
discipline techniques; demonstrate good judgment, time management,
trustworthiness, and responsibility. Supervise children, following
all safety and health rules. Keep environment safe, organized and
accessible to children. Participate in tasks to ensure a clean,
safe environment for children. Ensure childrens safety at all
times. Acknowledge and respond to all parents/guardians in a
friendly, courteous and professional demeanor. Invite input on
childrens development and care. Follow instructions provided by the
families to ensure childs needs are met. Share resources with
parents/guardians. Provide appropriate feedback; develop and
maintain effective relationships with the children in your care and
their families. Maintain confidentiality. Ensure continuity of care
and participate in all required meetings/trainings as assigned by
your supervisor. Demonstrate knowledge of and flexibility in child
care practices and techniques. Establish and maintain a
relationship of cooperation and respect with your supervisor,
coworkers, families and children in your care. Communicate directly
and resolve conflicts that may arise quickly and professionally.
Implement developmentally appropriate activities for the children
in your care. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence and
creativity. Provide choice and maintain flexibility. Complete
professional documentation of childrens daily activities and
accomplishments for parents/guardians. Participate in trainings and
teaching staff team meetings, if applicable. Travel is an essential
part of the job in the agreed upon coverage area; access to
reliable transportation to get to assigned work location(s) is
required. Such transportation may include a vehicle and a valid
drivers license and/or access to public transportation. Responsible
for prompt communication by either phone, text or e-mail before and
during your assigned work availability. Ownership of a cell phone
in good working order is required. Must maintain satisfactory
attendance and promptly communicate any changes with your direct
supervisor. Attendance is an important component of the in-home
program and 90 day advance schedule availability is required.
Physical Demands: Demonstrate full range of motion. Be able to lift
up to 40 pounds. Must be able to stand and sit on the floor with
children for extensive periods of time. Supervise and interact with
children outdoors. Respond immediately and appropriately to
unexpected situations or emergencies. Maintain mental and physical
alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential
job requirements. Demonstrate the qualities of patience, tolerance,
commitment, perseverance, flexibility and optimism. Decision Making
Authority Must take action, and must inform supervisor when caring
for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening
to a parent/guardian concern, filing a neglect and abuse complaint
or recording an unusual incident Must follow state and federal law
as well as Bright Horizons policies and guidelines.
Education/Experience/Skills Must have a high school degree or
equivalent. Must meet minimum age requirements of 18 years. AA or
above in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. Must
meet federal, state, city and provincial requirements (candidates
must pass a detailed company background check in order to be
eligible). Experience working with young children. Flexibility to
work in various age groups. Ownership of a cell phone in good
working order. Reliable transportation required and employee is
responsible for commute and expenses. Hours offered to work will
vary (dependent on the needs of the In-Home care requests and
centers) but may occur in the evening and on weekends. Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of
work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions
and responsibilities. PandoLogic.Category: Personal Care, Keywords:
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