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Childcare Assistant - Day Care Center - PRN

MercyOne

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ID: TRHEUS00619845MERCYO

Posted On 11/10/2025

Job Overview

Employment Type:

Part 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.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque

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 childrenTreats 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 safetyIn 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 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!

Visit MercyOne 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, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!

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.


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Job Title & Normalization
Childcare Assistant
Profession: Childcare Assistant
Group: Childcare Employees
Class: Healthcare
ONET (2019): 39-9011.00 - Childcare Workers

Employer Information
Mercyone Dubuque Cancer Center
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.


Job Requirements & Details
Required Degree: secondary
Employment Type: parttime
Working Hours: irregular
Remote: No
Management Level: None

Required Degrees
Type: secondary
Details: High School/GED, High School Diploma or equivalent, earn State Mandatory hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education per year, Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter

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Related Profession Classes
Education and Training (24%)
Educational Support Staff (7%)
Primary School Teachers (7%)
Education and Training (other) (6%)
Vocational Secondary School Teachers (4%)
Healthcare (27%)
Childcare Employees (7%)
Psychologists and Educational Consultants (6%)
Carers (5%)
Nursing (4%)
Specialised Nurses (4%)
Head Nurses and Coordinators (0%)
Legal, Human Resources and Social Services (13%)
Social Workers (3%)
Clergy and Pastoral Workers (3%)
Personnel and Labour Experts (3%)
Labour Managers (2%)
Lawyers (1%)
Police, Fire Department and Security (9%)
Policemen (5%)
Police Investigators (4%)
Safety and Security Personnel (1%)
Procurement and Warehouse Management (9%)
Warehouse Staff and Box Fillers (3%)
Loaders and Order Pickers (3%)
Goods Handling, Crane Operators and Drivers (3%)
Administration and Customer Service (6%)
Secretaries (2%)
Administrative Personnel (2%)
Customer Service Personnel (1%)
Personnel and Salaries Administrators (1%)
Heads of Administration and Customer Services (1%)
Sales and Trading (5%)
Sellers (3%)
Sales Managers (1%)
Retail Sales Leaders (1%)
Commercial Personnel and Telemarketers (1%)
Business Services Account Managers (0%)
Personal Services (4%)
Animal Trainers, Caregivers, and Keepers (4%)
Management, Policy and Governance (2%)
Management, Policy and Governance (other) (2%)
Management Analysts and Consultants (0%)
Information and Communication Technology (0%)
Support Staff (0%)
Communication, Marketing and Public Relations (0%)
Communication, Marketing and Public Relations Managers (0%)

Primary Contact

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Jessica Schleuning

Talent Acquisition Partners, Human Resources

563-589-9671

Phone

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Fax

jessica.schleuning@mercyhealth.com

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time


Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00619845MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

1

Start Date

20251110

End Date

20251210

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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.