Trinity Health

Childcare Assistant

Trinity Health  •  Dubuque, IA (Onsite)  •  21 minutes ago
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Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

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

Do you believe that finger painting is serious business, story time can change a child's day, and every hug, high-five, and encouraging word matters?

If so, MercyOne Child Development Center may be the perfect place for you!

Our vibrant 13-room childcare facility serves children from 6 weeks through 10 years of age, creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are seeking caring, energetic, and dependable childcare professionals to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

As a MercyOne colleague, you will receive our comprehensive benefit plan including paid time off and retirement. Must have a passion working with children and childcare experience is strongly preferred.

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, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
  • The Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday from 5:45am - 7:30pm to support a variety of schedules. No weekends or holidays required!
  • Typical hours for this position will fall between 10:00am - 6:30pm or 11:00am - 7:30pm.

General Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to meet state licensing and ratio requirements
  • 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.

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.

Ministry/Facility Information:

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.

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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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.

Trinity Health

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Livonia, MI
Year Founded
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