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Child Care Advocate

Mercy
Mercy Salary
Laredo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2027

Find your calling at Mercy!

The incumbent in this position will work under the direction of the Section Manager. This requires caring for children from the ages of six (6) months of age through eighteen (18) years of age. Care to include, but not limited to, providing a safe environment and calming upset children. Communication with the Section Manager and Director safety issues, ideas for improving the children's area, 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.

Position Details:

High School Diploma or GED Licensure: NA 

Certifications: Infant and Child CPR First Aid - Must complete within first 90 days of employment through Mercy.

Other: 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 Experience: Care of children ages 6 months through 18 years of age.


Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other
 

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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