Childcare Worker - $17.05/hr.

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Cowiche
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team as a Relief Childcare Worker at Yakima Medical Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. 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.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $17.05/ hour
  As a Childcare Worker, you will have the opportunity to:
  
  • Prepares and maintains a clean and safe environment for children to 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 among children.
  • Provides care for young children and infants, including diapering, feeding, and comforting as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications
    
    • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Associate's Degree in early childhood education preferred.
    • Experience: Two years' experience in childcare services or early childhood education preferred.
    • Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Certified.
    • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. This position is not eligible for bilingual differential pay. Ability to understand, assess, and react effectively to the unique needs of children aged 0 to 11. Skills in child supervision. Skills in problem-solving, sound judgment, and conflict resolution. Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills with individuals and groups.
      Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
      
      Contact us at ...@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

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