Child Care Worker- Mercy Fitness Center Fort Smith

Child Care Worker

Days, Evenings, Weekends- Part Time 28hrs

Mercy Fitness Center- Fort Smith

Key Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible dependent care FSA
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401K with employer match
• Paid PTO for volunteering
• Competitive salary
• Future career growth

Overview:

The incumbent in this position will work under the direction of the Section Manager responsible for the Kid Zone. This requires caring for children from the ages of six (6) months of age through twelve (12) years of age. Care to include, but not limited to, providing a safe environment, changing of diapers/pull-ups, feeding infants, and calming upset children. Communication with the Section Manager and Director of Fitness should a child need disciplinary action above 'time out', safety issues, ideas for improving the Kid Zone, in the case of an ill child, a child with continued bad behavior, or a child who is crying uncontrollably. This incumbent must also keep this area clean. Additional duties may be added and section amended at any time with administration approval.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure: NA
• Certifications: Infant and Child CPR First Aid - Must complete within first 90 days of employment through Mercy
• Other:
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Good oral, auditory and visual skills.
  • Must be able to calm upset children, use re-direction tactics.
  • Must be capable of interpreting needs of children, interpret complex instructions and demonstrate high-level cognitive skills.
• Preferred Experience:Care of children ages 6 months through 12 years of age

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.