Childcare Worker

Join our team as a Childcare Worker at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR!

This position provides childcare services for parents enrolled in the Los Niños Bien Educados parenting program. This is a part-time position, approximately 6 hours/week. The majority of hours will be in the evenings, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Classes are expected to run in 6-week sessions, with scheduled breaks before the start of each new session. Must be bilingual (Spanish/English).

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We''''ve transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Position Highlights:

• $17.39/hour

What You'll Do:

• Prepares and maintains a clean and safe environment for children at rest, play, and study.
• Documents and reports any signs of abuse or neglect.
• Reads to children and assists with homework when needed.
• Provides and encourages social interactions amongst children.
• Provides care for young children and infants including diapering, feeding, and comforting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Two years' experience in childcare services or early childhood education is preferred.
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification upon hire.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. This position is not eligible for bilingual differential pay.
• Ability to understand, assess, and react effectively to the unique needs of children age 0 to 11.
• Skills in child supervision.
• Skills in problem-solving, sound judgement, and conflict resolution.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills with individuals and groups.

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.