
Primary Caregiver - Day Care Center
MercyOne
1 Positions
ID: TRHEUS00588682MERCYO
Posted On 05/02/2025
Job Overview
Employment Type:
Full 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 Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. MercyOne is committed to providing quality, personalized and safe health care close to home.
The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board certified physicians and advanced level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs. MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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 Primary Caregiver!
As a Primary Caregiver at MercyOne, you will provide care for children ranging in age from six weeks to two years. Programs are designed around the developmental needs of the children.
Schedule:
- Full Time 40hrs a week, Day shift, hours will vary.
General Requirements:
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Actively knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, including the Guiding Behaviors and Caring Model Principles, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these 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 in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
- Demonstrates specific customer focused behaviors relating to attitude, privacy/confidentiality, communication skills, and professional behavior.
- Understands and attempts to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the infant, toddler, assesses needs and responds appropriately.
- Makes parents and teachers aware as to when the child is developmentally ready to move to the next classroom.
- Exhibits a warm, loving, and respectful caring attitude toward all children disciplining in accordance with the Center’s guide.
- Anticipates the needs of co-workers and assists them in the care of their children.
- Supervises nursery children and provides for their physical safety at all times. 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.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must earn 6 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.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.