Description
As aCertified Nursing Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. CNAs work with the supervisor therapists nursing staff and families in program development and implementation. Examples include assisting the children and young adults with personal cares preparing meals caring for household community exposure/ involvement and other life skills areas.
Schedule
- 6am 6pm
- 3 Week Rotation
- Week 1: M Sat Sun
- Week 2: M Th Fr
- Week 3: M Tu Fr
What Youll Do- Assist the children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares preparing meals caring for household and other life skills areas.
- Assist with transportation as needed.
- Assists the children or young adults with treatments as appropriate and is knowledgeable of medications and times they are to be given.
- Assists with community involvement such as community recreational events shopping trips volunteer opportunities and more.
What Youll Need
- Experience: Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language.
- Must be willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa. Med Aide or Medication Manager certifications a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs be mobile within the assigned work area and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
Not sure if you hit 100 of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.
Why ChildServe ChildServehas earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
- Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreat life.
- Were not your average nonprofit.We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames Des Moines Iowa City and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are oneofakind.
- Our team members rock.Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a nonprofit dedicated to innovation were proud to help many team members gain new certifications continue their education take their expertise to the next level and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- We believe our differences make us great.We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
- Weremoving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together apply today!
ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.