Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
The Aide will assist the Teacher in preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities, ensuring consistent supervision and teaching of children while managing daily routines and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Responsibilities also include assisting with personal hygiene needs of children, maintaining positive communication with parents and staff, and participating in required meetings and training.
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$17.31 - $26.51 Schedule: 40 hrs/ weekly, varied schedule Shift: Day Shift Definition of Position: Will assist the Teacher in preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities; ensuring that children are supervised and taught in a consistent manner; providing for child care needs and daily routines and other assignments deemed necessary; maintaining a safe and healthy environment and share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom to include but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing toys, sweeping and mopping floors in bathrooms and classrooms and possibly cleaning and sanitizing toilets and sinks. Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, toileting and handwashing. Utilize the teacher, other staff, and resources for technical assistance. Maintain daily childcare information, positive communication with parents, congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families, and community and maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information. Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned. Demonstrate familiarity with GSHCS policies and procedures, performance standards, values and mission statement. Keep current and accurate records. Maintain objective and professional standards. Improve self-skills and education. Fulfill role as a mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect policy. Perform any other department related duties as requested by your supervisor. Be present at work to provide consistency of service. Be a contributory team member in a positive and productive manner. Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties. The Aide I and Aide II positions are responsible to the Teacher, Manager.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
NA Other Be able to communicate clearly and concisely with adults and children. Ability to work with a culturally diverse population. Bilingual is a plus.
Physical
Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling. Oversee all stages and aspects of the daily routine with children requiring the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel, or sit on the floor, bend, and lift, walk over rough or uneven ground, exposure to weather, etc. Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects or children up to 45 lbs. or more. Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory, and smelling senses. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.
Working
Conditions: This position is performed primarily in an indoor childcare environment. As mandated by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, staff and children will go outside, weather permitting, daily. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Working with children can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to classroom activities. 40 Hours USD $17.31/Hr. USD $26.51/Hr. 01-6185 Children Center Day
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old, with a minimum of 750 verifiable work hours in a certified childcare setting. Required certifications include Oregon’s Central Background Registry registration, and current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers certifications (or obtaining them within 90 days).
Market context
In Oregon, aide positions often draw candidates with early childhood or classroom support experience, and employers typically look for people who can start with the required credentials in place. These roles can be competitive because the minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 750 verifiable childcare hours, and current registry and safety certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers, and Central Background Registry status before applying.