Child Care Assistant
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Job Location:
Dubuque, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
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:
Part-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 Centers Model of Caring and Trinity Healths Code of Conduct fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Centers Mission and Values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths 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 organizations 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 Centers 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 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.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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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.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
