Child Care Assistant - Amber Valley - FT
Sanford Health
Summary
Ensure children are in a safe and comfortable environment and provided with personal care and nurturing.
Job description
Summary
Ensure children are in a safe and comfortable environment and provided with personal care and nurturing.
Job Description
Establish and sustain effective working relationships with employees, patrons, family, and guests of facility. Works closely with parents to ensure that children are learning and socializing in a positive way. Assist with the implementation of daily plans and activities. Demonstrate patience and positive attitude while providing care for multiple children ranging in age from six weeks up to 12 years.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum one year experience in a child care related area required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 60 days of hire.
Requirements
- Minimum one year experience in a child care related area required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 60 days of hire
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.