Day Shift Childcare Assistant – Pediatric Care Team

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

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.