What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Waiting Room Attendant position at Armed Services YMCA of The U S A?
Provide supervision to children (ages 6 months to 12 years old) whose parent/sibling(s) have medical appointments at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) or at Mendoza Soldier and Family Center. Operating hours for the Children’s Waiting Room are Monday through Friday from 0800-1200 at WBAMC and from 1300-1630 at Mendoza.
· Start time for CWR Employee is 0745 (room opens at 0800, 15 mins should be used to set up and prepare the room).
1. Program and Services Management
a. Provide a variety of activities for toddlers to 12 years old
b. Models' effective behavior for parents and volunteers
c. Interacts with children; provides a nurturing environment for infants & children
d. Advises Director and POC at Hospital of any issues or concerns in CWR
e. Follows all Child Abuse Reporting procedures when necessary
f. Supervises all Volunteers
g. Ensures that all CWR policies are followed
2. Facility Management
a. Opens and closes the center
b. Maintains safe and clean child-watch area
c. Ensures new parents fill out proper registration forms (ASYMCA registration forms)
d. Ensures each parent fills out Daily Register Report and signs child in and out
e. Maintains registration files and parent information
f. Ensures all Records are kept locked in filing cabinet when not in use
g. Reports unsafe conditions to the Director
h. Provides parent and Director with written accident report involving any child
i. Cleans all toys with bleach/water solution upon closing of center
4. Equipment Management
a. Keeps toys and equipment clean and sanitary and in good working condition
b. Advise Director about needed supplies
Qualifications: Work experience with children, an understanding of military family issues and experience preparing and developing age-appropriate activities.
*Reliable transportation is required for this position*
Post Hire Requirements (Must be completed before first day on the job)
1. CPR, First Aid and Great Academy (Online training to be determined by Director).
2. Drug/Background Test
Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.
