Day Habilitation Assistant (Part-time)

We have an opening for a Day Habilitation Assistant. This role is responsible for providing direct care and assisting in skills development for teens/young adults in a group setting. Compensation is $15/hour.

Schedule

• Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 3pm
• May pick up additional days and hours during the week as they are available

What Youll Do

• Provide Compassionate Direct Care: Support children and young adults with daily living needs such as feeding bathing dressing toileting and mobility in a group setting.
• Implement Individualized Care Plans: Follow and support care plans assist participants in achieving personal goals and communicate updates or changes to supervisors.
• Engage in Meaningful Activities: Actively involve participants in individual and group activities while ensuring their personal belongings are clean safe and accessible.
• Complete Required Training: Obtain certifications in medication administration g-tube feedings and other specialized care areas. Assist in training and orientation of peers as needed.
• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate completion of care records medication logs and incident reports. Communicate effectively with families and team members.
• Promote a Safe and Supportive Environment: Follow safety procedures demonstrate professionalism resolve conflicts constructively and foster positive relationships with participants families and staff.

What Youll Need

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma preferred
• Experience working with or knowledge of children with special health care needs preferred
• Must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and able to provide a valid drivers license and insurance. Must be willing to obtain your chauffeurs license to drive ChildServe vehicles.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to accurately document all observations significant events and services provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language

Why ChildServe

ChildServe has 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 a great life.
• Were not your average non-profit.We serve more than 6000 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 one-of-a-kind.
• Our team rocks. 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 non-profit dedicated to innovation were proud to help 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.

Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together - apply today!

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.