Child Care Attendant (part-time) at Advocate Good Shepherd

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

Love working with kids? Turn your passion into a rewarding opportunity with HealthFitness!

We're seeking a dependable and enthusiastic part-time Child Care Attendant to help create a safe, positive, and fun experience for children at our Barrington, IL location. This part-time position is perfect for someone who enjoys engaging with children through play, activities, and creative interaction while providing exceptional care and supervision.

This role currently offers Monday shifts from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesday shifts from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. As our program continues to grow, there may be opportunities for additional hours and expanded responsibilities in the near future.

Responsible for safe and fun play with children who are in the facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Greeting each parent, interacting with parents, and following up the needs of the child.
• Planning of activities for the children and assisting with stimulating and age appropriate games and tasks.
• Observe and play with children.
• Ensuring that the children in their care are safe and engaged in developmental activities.
• Participate in child’s activities: reading, painting, crafts, play.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Child/Infant CPR/AED certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge and experience with young children is strongly preferred.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to multi-task as well as work quickly and accurately.
• Computer proficiency including at minimum Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Flu vaccination required during the Fall season.

The compensation range for this role is $15/hr - $16/hr. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.  We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.