Childcare assistant - Day Care Center - Full time-Days

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a Childcare Assistant to support the Teacher in caring for children from 6 weeks to 9 years, with a focus on safety, development, and compassionate, family-centered care.

This full‑time day‑shift role typically runs 10:00am–6:30pm or 11:00am–7:30pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Benefits include growth opportunities within MercyOne Health System and a supportive team dedicated to high‑quality pediatric care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must earn State Mandatory hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education per year
• Must meet all mandatory education and training requirements within specified timeframes as required by organizational/regulatory standards
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter
• One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assists and carries out planned activities for children.
• Supervises children and ensures their safety.
• Creates an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Demonstrates a warm, respectful caring attitude toward children and families.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Professional behavior

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Continuing education in Early Childhood Education

Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

1-2 years experience with children

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF‑accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital‑based skilled nursing units and a 40‑bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Childcare Assistant!

As a Childcare Assistant at MercyOne, you will assist the Teacher in the care of children ranging in age from 6 weeks - 9 years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of children.

Schedule:

• Full time Days; Primarily looking for candidates to work hours between 10:00am - 6:30pm, or 11:00am - 7:30pm. Our Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday 5:45am - 7:30pm. No weekends or holidays!

General Requirements:

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
• Actively knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles, and always conducts oneself in a manner consistent with these values.
• Demonstrates specific customer-focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills and professional behavior.
• Assists and carries out planned activities as necessary.
• Recognizes and attempts to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children. Treats all children with respect.
• Exhibits a warm, loving, and respectful caring attitude toward all children disciplining in accordance with the Center's guide.
• Supervises children and always provides for their physical safety. In doing so, identifies and corrects potential risk situations and hazards and completes incident reports.
• Creates an environment which is interesting and challenging to the children.
• Demonstrates willingness to discuss and work out problems with peers and parents as they arise.
• Demonstrates knowledge of positive reinforcement and redirection as behavior modification techniques.
• Seeks most continuing education requirements in areas that will be most beneficial to the department and the individual.
• Strives for individual performance excellence within the job to help the department achieve its goals.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must earn State Mandatory hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education per year.
• Must meet all mandatory education and training requirements within specified timeframes as required by organizational/regulatory standards.
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• One to two years previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.