Pediatric Personal Care Assistant Full Time
Pediatric Personal Care Assistant Full Time
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Description
The Personal Care and Supplies Assistant (PCA) supports the health comfort and dignity of children in our Complex Medical Program by managing personal items such as clothing and hygiene supplies. The PCA helps create a personalized and nurturing environment by ensuring each residents needs are met with care and attention. This role also assists with unit operations including project support meeting documentation internal communications and maintaining the Compassion Carthelping to uplift both residents and staff through thoughtful daytoday contributions
This role is fulltime and eligible for health benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance paid timeoff and a 403b retirement account. PTO starts accruing immediately!
- Clothing Management
Maintains and organizes each residents closet or dresser. Removes clothing that is ripped stained illfitting or in poor condition. Purchases new items as needed or communicates clothing needs to families. Coordinates with therapy staff regarding adaptive clothing for orthotics or winter gear. Regularly checks unmarked items and collaborates with laundry staff to ensure proper labeling. - Personal Items
Keeps residents personal belongings organized and in good condition including splints decorations grooming items electronics and bedding. Maintains and cleans resident bath caddies. Purchases personal care items as needed or communicates needs to families. Ensures availability of specialty products based on allergies or preferences. - Haircuts and Massages
Coordinates haircuts for residents maintains a haircut schedule communicates with unit leaders and families and assists the beautician on haircut days. Submits payment requests for services. Alongside the Care Coordinator schedules massages and communicates the schedule with staff. - Seasonal Decorations and Celebrations
Oversees seasonal unit decorations including setup takedown and storage. Collaborates with the Great Life team on birthday celebrations and other events. - Admissions Transfers and Discharges
Prepares rooms for new admissions and organizes room cleanup after discharges. Packs and unpacks residents belongings for admissions discharges home visits and trips. - School Support
Packs and delivers monthly school supplies. Assists with transporting residents to and from the bus staging area or inhouse school classrooms. - Communication
Maintains professional effective communication with teammates and families. Supports internal media updates for staff. - Commitment to Excellence
Continuously looks for ways to enhance the unit and improve the daily experience of residents.
- High school diploma/GED
- One year of experience with children with severe developmental disabilities.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs be mobile within the clinic areas and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language.
- Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great 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.
- Were moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
