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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example day care aide requirements on a job description

Day care aide requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in day care aide job postings.
Sample day care aide requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Previous experience in childcare or daycare.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Criminal background check.
Sample required day care aide soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain organization.
  • Compassion and patience with children.
  • Creative and adaptive problem-solving skills.

Day care aide job description example 1

St. Elizabeth School day care aide job description

  • Current and valid license by the Rhode Island Department of Health as C.N.A OR a graduate of an approved Nurse Aide training program with a 120 day temporary C.N.A. license.

What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees?

Our holistic benefit options encompass your Health and Wellbeing, your individual and family needs, your professional growth and more by including:

  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance offered for employees working 20+ hours/week
  • 403B
  • Career advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community?

We are a non-profit community, providing quality care to older adults and people with physical disabilities. Trusted Care Since 1882, we have been committed to supporting our community with compassionate and innovative care! Saint Elizabeth Community includes 7 beautifully maintained Rhode Island locations offering apartments for Independent Seniors, Home Care Services, Adult Day Centers, affordable Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and more!

- Trusted Care Since 1882 -

Our Mission of Caring extends not only to the individuals we serve but also, to our employees. We are committed to superior staffing ratios and require no mandated shifts .

Apply today to contribute to, and personally experience the
Saint Elizabeth Community Mission of Caring.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Day care aide job description example 2

Agemark Senior Living day care aide job description

CountryHouse in Lincoln, NE off S. 25th St. is hiring for Full-Time Day Med Aides ! W e are Agemark Senior Living Communities and for the third consecutive year, we are certified #12 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services 2021! In this Full-Time Day Med Aide position, you'll be responsible for providing medication to residents and following procedures and statutes regarding dispensing medication, recording, and observing for side effects. You’ll be working with the elderly and helping to oversee nursing services. Work to create an environment you would want for YOUR own loved one!

Full-Time Med Aide position details: As a Med Aide, the core of your job will be to provide medications, document in the EMR system, watch for side effects, and assist residents with ADLs within a healthcare environment.

  • Provide medications for another person according to the Five Rights. Knowledge of medication, dosage, and terminology.
  • Record medication provision. Proficient computer skills are needed. 40-hour medication course or higher education required. Passed Med Tech Test and be listed on Registry.
  • Observe, monitor, report, and otherwise take appropriate actions regarding desired side effects, interactions, and contraindications associated with the medication.
  • Dispense oral; sublingual, buccal, oral sprays, inhalation, including inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen inhalation, topical application of sprays, creams, ointments, lotions and patches, instillation by drops, ointments, or sprays into the eyes, ears, and nose.
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in the resident service plan and within the parameters of State and Federal regulations.
  • Display willingness to be instructed regarding agency policy and procedures for medication administration; evaluated regarding routine medication administration, PRN medication administration, and extra activities by a licensed health care professional.
  • Timely reporting to the licensed health care professional with any questions about resident’s medication or health. Maintain confidentiality about residents, prospective residents, facility operations, and personnel.
  • Integrity, accuracy, problem solving, and communication are needed at all levels.

Assessment of Medication Aide must be conducted by a licensed health care professional.

We believe in taking care of our employees by offering:

  • Competitive earnings
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits including paid life insurance
  • 401k match of 50% up to the first 6%
  • PTO Accrual on DAY 1
  • Double pay on Holidays
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Tuition Reimbursement along with licensure and certification coverage
  • Professional Development courses
  • Free meals 1x a day during your shift
  • Membership with company discounts. 20%-70% off on tickets, hotels, car rentals, travel, groceries, wellness, and wireless
  • Referral bonuses

Since 1987, at Agemark, we believe people heal and grow best when they feel like part of a loving family. It’s the foundation for our approach to senior care and it’s also how we choose, train, and care for our staff emphasizing growth and whole-person wellness. Experience matters. Learning from it gives you perspective and wisdom. Agemark Senior Living Communities embraces FOUR core values: Professionalism, Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion. If you believe in doing what feels right, advocate for our elderly community, and want to be part of our Great Place to Work, we would love to hear from you. We are in the fastest-growing industry. Apply with us at www.agemark.com and be a part of our organization where it’s our job to create a purposeful life for our loved ones and be the change we all want to see in our world. EOE.

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Day care aide job description example 3

Home Instead day care aide job description

Hiring Care Professionals to join our team for daytime shifts! Shifts can be anytime between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. We are flexible, it can be part-time or full-time hours.

At Home Instead, we value our Care Pros. We are the employer of choice. Our Care Pros belong to a team who cares, supports, and encourages them everyday. You belong here too!
No certifications or professional experience is required, we provide PAID TRAINING!



Apply Now or Call Katie at 513-###-####. Katie can answer any questions you may have; she's happy to talk with you!



$13.00-$15.00 Per Hour!


Our mission is to be the area's most reliable, consistent, and trusted source of home care for older adults. We respect our employees and value them as part of our growing and thriving team!

We provide care throughout Clermont County and Brown County, such as the following areas: Milford, Loveland, Goshen, Batavia, Eastgate, Amelia, Withamsville, Cincinnati, Cherry Grove, Bethel, Hamersville, Georgetown, Williamsburg, Owensville, Mount Orab, Fayetteville, Blanchester, Sardinia, New Richmond, and more!


Benefits:

Dental and Vision Insurance
AFLAC Short-term Disability Insurance and Accident Indemnity Coverage
401(k) Plan Opportunity
Referral Bonus of up to $1,000!
Travel Time Pay
Telemedicine Service
Paid Training
Holiday Pay
Mileage Reimbursement if providing incidental transportation
Employee Recognition and Celebration


Job Responsibilities:

Non-medical in home care and assistance for clients
Assist clients with errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation
Incidental transportation
Companionship for clients and loved ones
Personal Care (bathing, toileting, transferring)
No experience necessary- PAID training is provided.


Requirements:

19 years of age or older
Current Driver's License
Clean Criminal and Background Record
Current Auto Insurance
Dependable Vehicle

We appreciate your time and interest in becoming a Care Professional with Home Instead.

Certification is
not
required.

Experienced? We are also on the lookout for those with experience as a Caregiver, Direct Support Professional, DSP, Caretaker, Non-Medical, Homecare, STNA, CNA, HHA, Homemaker, Caregiver, Aide, Home Health Aide, Home Health Assistant

Hiring for areas: 45102, 45103, 45106, 45112, 45120, 45122, 45140, 45147, 45150, 45153, 45156, 45157, 45158, 45160, 45176, 45245

Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.


Summary


Hiring Care Professionals to join our team for daytime shifts! Shifts can be anytime between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. We are

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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