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, home health care, 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.

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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. 

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