Child Care Educator - Nepean Hospital - Temp Ft

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 22/06/2023)
Position Classification: Child Care Worker
Remuneration: $959.89 - $1,095.05 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ321566
Applications Close: 18/09/2022

What you'll be doing:
A fantastic opportunity for a Child Care Worker to join the NBMLHD Team on a temporary full time basis located at Nepean Hospital, Penrith.

The Child Care Worker will work co-operatively and collaborate with all members of the child care team in all aspects of the child care program.

Your role will be to attend and contribute at staff meetings, team meetings and any other meetings as required, as well as communicate effectively and respectfully, working co-operatively to negotiate and problem solve.

You will participate in mentoring new team members and students, with positivity for helping others, treat each child with respect to any cultural, socio- economic or other differences and actively supervise children and implement a developmentally appropriate and a positive approach to guidance and discipline that supports the wellbeing of children.

The Child Care worker will develop and implement quality education and care programs for children 0-6 years and provide a caring and secure environment for all children, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere that fosters children's self-esteem.
 

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD):
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.

What we can offer you:
Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.

Working with NBMLHD Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Salary Packaging:
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Nepean Blue Mountains Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting Smartsalary via email at ***************@smartsalary.com.au or on 1300 476 278.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases:
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy

All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccinationstatus if successful.

To be eligible for employment with NBMLHD you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia. If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa

Selection criteria to be addressed:

1. A Diploma qualification which meets the criteria defined in Children’s Services Education and Care Services National Regulation 2011 and experience in an Early Childhood setting.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate programs for children in reference to the Early Years Learning Framework.
3. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain detailed records of children’s learning and development, displaying a sound knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice
4. Ability to work effectively in a team, contributing effectively in a team teaching situation to provide a high quality educational program. High standard of teamwork skills with ability to engage conflict management skills and communicate effectively.
5. Commitment to participate in quality improvement and assessment in children's services and ongoing professional development.
6. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with confidence to initiate, facilitate and maintain appropriate interactions with and between children, families, staff and other professionals and to prepare and independently prepare high quality written documentation for example programming documents, newsletter items and letters.
7. Approved child protection qualification (Statement of Attainment), current first aid, emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management training or willingness to obtain.
8. Ability to work unsupervised and keep to task, consistently implementing policies and procedures, displaying a high level of initiative to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.