Childcare assistant - Day Care Center - Full time-Days

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.

About the role

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

Schedule

Full-time days, primarily between 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM. The Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday, 5:45 AM – 7:30 PM. No weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Adhere 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.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as directed.
• Actively know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles.
• Demonstrate specific customer-focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills, and professional behavior.
• Assist and carry out planned activities as necessary.
• Recognize and attempt to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children.
• Treat all children with respect and exhibit a warm, loving, and respectful caring attitude toward all children, disciplining in accordance with the Center's guide.
• Supervise children and always provide for their physical safety by identifying and correcting potential risk situations and hazards; complete incident reports.
• Create an environment that is interesting and challenging to the children.
• Demonstrate willingness to discuss and work out problems with peers and parents as they arise.
• Demonstrate knowledge of positive reinforcement and redirection as behavior modification techniques.
• Seek continuing education requirements in areas that will be most beneficial to the department and the individual.
• Strive for individual performance excellence within the job to help the department achieve its goals.

Requirements

• 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 of previous work experience with children and/or schooling in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable.

Benefits

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