Daycare Assistant

Mount Vernon HWY near Richmond HWY, Mount Vernon VA

Description

<<<<<<<<<< HELP WANTED ASAP>>>>>>>>>> CHILDCARE PROVIDER ASSISTANT needed for STATE LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE in Alexandria areas, hiring ASAP Looking for someone to help in my home childcare ASAP. Its a long term position and not a temporary position. Very close to Bus stop. Looking for very punctual person. Please see the minimum requirement before contacting me in the following: Minimum Requirement: - High School Diploma - Individual must be able to understand the minimum VADSS standards and be able to speak, read and write in English. - Individual/ caregiver can read and safety take precautions in case of any emergency and - can communicate effectively with provider, emergency service personnel, parents, children and Licensing or local department personnel - First Aid & CPR certification is a plus - Person should be able to get Fingerprint based background checks Additional Documentation May be required: - Certified Copy of High School Diploma - ORIGINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (Renewed every three years) - SWORN DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INDICATING NO BARRIER CRIME (Renewed every year) - CRIMINAL RECORD REPORT INDICATING NO BARRIER CRIME (Renewed every two years) - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES REGISTRY REPORT INDICATING NO FOUNDED COMPLAINT (Renewed every two years) - REPORT OF TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING (Obtained every two years) - DOCUMENTATION OF ANNUAL TRAINING related to childcare (Renewed every years) - Current CPR certification (Renewed every two years) - Current First Aid certification (Renewed every two years) GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS for Provider Assistant/ Caregiver: - Has an understanding of child growth and development - Is well organized and efficient - Can locate and use resources creatively - Can plan an age-appropriate program for the children in care - Can observe and evaluate children's progress and problems - Understands basic behavioral guidance techniques, e.g., redirection, positive guidance, role-modeling, etc. - Can assist children with learning acceptable behavior - Understands the principles of program planning - Understands the need for transitions and how to incorporate them successfully into the day-to-day activities of working with children - Knows and practices professional ethics - Honest and Keeps information confidential - Is reliable and available when services are needed - Is interested in ongoing professional development - Is creative in approaches to problem-solving - Understands healthy nutrition and the nutritional needs of children - Knows first aid and rescue breathing or CPR - Is emotionally stable, flexible, warm and affectionate - Is patient, caring and calm, even in trying situations - Can control temper, Has healthy self-esteem - Can objectively evaluate own performance and takes responsibility for improving performance based on feedback and self-appraisal - trustworthy, honest, punctual, energetic, creative and love children - Can deal with conflict openly, comfortably and constructively, without becoming upset, vengeful or defensive Regards! Please call for an interview appointment ASAP!