Summer Caregiver, Early Care, School Age, Adult Dayhab **OFFERING UP TO $500 SIGN-ON BONUS**
Company: Hand In Hand
Location: Davenport
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:We are seeking fun, energetic, and friendly people
to join our inclusive summer care program for children and adults!
Spend your days laughing and participating in sports, crafts,
reading, exploring and more every day. Hand in Hand Summer program
begins June 5 and ends on August 16. Hours are M-F 7:00 - 5:30.
Full-time and part- positions available.Starting salary: $13/Hour+
**OFFERING UP TO $500 SIGN-ON BONUS**Caregivers are responsible for
the health, safety, and welfare of each child/adult enrolled in
Hand in Hand inclusive summer care programs. They demonstrate
leadership, actively participate in activities and programs, and
serve as a positive role model for all participants and colleagues.
Responsibilities will include the direct care of children of all
abilities ages 5-18, development and deployment of adaptive
activities, quality and safety control, parent/guardian
interaction, and behavior management. The caregiver is responsible
to the Summer Care Director overseeing their program.Essential
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all
times:Ensure constant visual and auditory supervision of all
participants.Ensure sanitary procedures are followed by all
children and adults. This includes hand washing procedures, blood
borne pathogen training and practices, diapering procedures, and
soiled clothing practices.Immediately report all suspected cases of
child and dependent adult abuse according to state Mandatory
Reporting requirementsExecute a program schedule with flexible,
consistent routines and planned transitions.Always demonstrate
respect for participants, communicating with empathy and compassion
at their level and near the individual.Meet all personal care needs
of assigned children/adults of all abilities which can include
diapering, catheterization, g-tube feeding.Ensure constant
compliance with state and agency stated staff to participant
ratios.Contribute to the development of an inclusive, nurturing,
safe and engaging space to promote learning and
development:Maintain a neat, organized, engaging, and program
space.Develop a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to promote
feelings of security, safety and belonging.Monitor supplies and
regularly communicate needs to Program Director.Complete daily
housekeeping tasks including laundry, dishwashing, floor mopping,
sweeping and the general cleaning of surfaces.Implement engaging
activities that:Foster creativity, inquiry and encourages
participants to lead the development and learning
process.Incorporate a wide variety of experiences, materials,
equipment, and instructional strategies.Celebrates each
participant's unique culture and abilities while fostering
empathetic interactions with diverse individuals.Facilitate
connection and strong communication:Develop professional
relationships with participants, parents, volunteers and other
members of the community.Facilitate regular and positive
communication with parents/guardians utilizing formal and informal
communication methods approved by the agency.Serve as a support
person and advocate for families.Accurately and fully complete all
necessary paperwork and reports before the end of each
shift.Complete all annual required training.Become knowledgeable of
all services provided by Hand in Hand to promote our programs in
the community.An individual in this position must be able to
successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities
listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
this position. The above list reflects the general details
necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the
position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be
assigned for the position.Requirements:At least 16 years of
ageCertified in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Iowa's mandatory reporting of
abuse (Hand in Hand will coordinate courses for certification if
not yet obtained)Experience working with children and adults with
disabilitiesKnowledge of the State of Iowa Childcare licensing
rules and regulations.Ability to communicate clearly to children,
adults, and coworkers.Enthusiasm and desire to positively impact
the lives of children and adults.Experience using behavior
modification techniques.Compassion and enthusiasm for creating and
leading inclusive programs.Experience and competency with Microsoft
Office software and other basic computer
applications.PI217339799
Keywords: Hand In Hand, Davenport , Summer Caregiver, Early Care, School Age, Adult Dayhab **OFFERING UP TO $500 SIGN-ON BONUS**, Healthcare , Davenport, Iowa
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