Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

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:

• PRN (Picking up shifts as needed). Shifts may vary; primarily looking for afternoon shifts that vary in length. 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 preferred. 

• 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