Quinault Community Health & Quinault Wellness Cent·Aberdeen, Washington
Provide safe, engaging, and continuous supervision for children while their caretakers attend treatment services. Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring the well-being of all children in care.
Provide constant visual and auditory supervision of children. Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging play environment. Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, songs, and group play. Read stories and encourage creative learning experiences. Assist children with healthy habits, including eating, resting, and personal hygiene needs. Practice patience and positively guide appropriate behavior. Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, staff, and children. Sanitize toys, equipment, and childcare areas regularly. Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean environment. Recognize and respond appropriately to common childhood illnesses and injuries. Follow all organizational policies, including confidentiality requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Knowledge of basic care principles for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and professional demeanor. Physical stamina and energy to engage with young children throughout the workday. Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and confidentiality requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2 regulations. Basic computer and office equipment skills. Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to child injuries or illnesses. Must pass criminal background checks, reference checks, and applicable vaccination or exemption requirements.
One year or more of experience working with children in a childcare, educational, healthcare, or recreational setting. Licenses and Certifications Must obtain and maintain: CPR Certification AED Certification Bloodborne Pathogens Training Child Abuse Prevention Training Drug and Alcohol Abuse Training Physical Requirements Frequently walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and move throughout the childcare area. Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to actively engage with children in play and recreational activities. Work Environment Primarily indoor work environment. Scheduled Monday through Friday during operating hours of 5:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Position involves indirect access to confidential health information and requires strict adherence to privacy regulations.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with knowledge of basic care principles for infants and toddlers. Required certifications include CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention training.
Market context
In Washington, child care attendant roles are typically in steady demand because families and programs need dependable support for infants and toddlers. These jobs are competitive when candidates already hold CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention training, and can show basic care knowledge and a calm, attentive approach. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster before applying.