Child Care Worker I (Non-Exempt) Job at Mercy in Cape Girardeau

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

The incumbent in this position will work under the direction of the Section Manager responsible for the Kid's Klub. This requires caring for children from the ages of six (6) months of age through twelve (12) years of age. Care to include, but not limited to, providing a safe environment, changing of diapers/pull-ups, feeding infants, and calming upset children. Communication with the Section Manager and Director of Fitness should a child need disciplinary action above 'time out', safety issues, ideas for improving the Kid Zone, in the case of an ill child, a child with continued bad behavior, or a child who is crying uncontrollably. This incumbent must also keep this area clean. Additional duties may be added and section amended at any time with administration approval.

Shift Schedule: Mon - Thursday 4pm -7pm,  2 alternating weekends per month.

Friday 3:00pm -6:30ppm (as needed) 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• :Certifications: Infant and Child CPR First Aid - Must complete within first 90 days of employment through MercyOther:
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Good oral, auditory and visual skills.
• Must be able to calm upset children, use re-direction tactics.
• Must be capable of interpreting needs of children, interpret complex instructions and demonstrate high-level cognitive skills
• .Preferred Education
• : Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience:Care of children ages 6 months through 12 years of age

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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