Primary Caregiver **MercyOne** 1 Positions ID: TRHEUS00596449MERCYO Posted On 06/20/2025 **Job Overview** **Employment Type:** Full 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:** + 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. + Seeksmost 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 yearsprevious 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! Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Visit MercyOne on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/saint-alphonsus-health-system/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SaintAlphonsus/) , Instagram (https://instagram.com/saintalphonsus?utm\_source=ig\_profile\_share&igshid=1ecujfk63xezr) , YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgYXHlHzYPLDjozyU03WGA) , and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SaintAlsHealth) ! **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. Primary Contact 1682448195899 Jessica Schleuning Talent Acquisition Partners, Human Resources 563-589-9671 Phone Phone Phone 563-589-9673 Fax jessica.schleuning@mercyhealth.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 1154 Job REQ # TRHEUS00596449MERCYONEENUS \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250620 End Date 20250813 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** 3rd Shift Manufacturing Production/Sanitation Asso Progressive Processing, LLC- A Hormel Company Customer Care Specialist Flexsteel Industries, Inc CNC Setup Dubuque Screw Products RN - Ambulatory Services Registered Nurse MercyOne Material Handler Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Configuration Manager Medical Associates Food Service Team Member Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Embroidery Technician 1800TShirts Manifestor - Day Shift Simmons Pet Food RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Sales Manager | Grand River Center Grand River Center 2nd Shift Manufacturing Production Associate Progressive Processing, LLC- A Hormel Company CNC Operator Dubuque Screw Products Acute Care RN - Medical Unit Registered Nurse MercyOne BEAM PAINT & PREP WORKER - 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse MercyOne Part Time Fulfillment Coordinator 1800TShirts Filler Seamer - Day Shift Simmons Pet Food 4-Day Workweek CNC Operators, 2ND & 3RD Shift Dubuque Screw Products Disability Representative Sr. Sedgwick **Share this Job** MercyOne **About the Company** MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879. MercyOne – Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne – Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home. MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation. MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services. MercyOne’s 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019. MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity. To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.