Medical Childcare Assistant (Full-Time)

Join ChildServe as a Medical Childcare Assistant and contribute to the great life of children and young adults by supporting their health growth and skill this role you will provide care and assist with treatment services outlined in each childs individualized care will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and therapists to promote each childs development and skill retention.

About ChildServes Medical Childcare Program:

ChildServes Medical Childcare program provides specialized weekday care for children and teens with significant medical needs and developmental delays offering a uniquely integrated model of nursing education and therapy. Our program is staffed by specially trained caregivers who work alongside nurses physical occupational and speech therapists to deliver individualized treatment plans built into the dayallowing families to spend time together after work and school rather than managing multiple appointments. Child-centered and goal-driven our program helps children build self-confidence social competence and life skills in a safe inspiring environment.

Schedule

40 hours per week between operating hours of 7:30 AM and 5 PM.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Support children and young adults in developing and maintaining skills that promote greater independence.
• Provide care and treatment according to individualized care plans including nursing therapy and behavior support within scope of practice.
• Create a safe therapeutic and engaging environment that encourages growth and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with nurses therapists families schools and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow established procedures and perform additional duties as assigned to support program goals.

What Youll Need:

• Preferred: Two-year degree in human services or education; candidates actively pursuing an associates or bachelors degree will also be considered. Therapy-related majors are encouraged to apply.
• Preferred: Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Must successfully complete the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal background checks as well as the child abuse affidavit prior to hire and every two years thereafter.
• Must also pass the National FBI criminal record check.
• Must be able to read write and communicate effectively in English.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.

Benefits and Compensation

The starting wage for this role is $16.04/hour.

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospital offering a variety of services and programs to meet each childs unique needs.
• ChildServesfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care pediatric rehabilitation autism and behavioral health and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their childs needs in one location.
• Established in 1928 ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process please email emailprotected. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.