Medical Childcare Lead Teacher (Full-Time)

Description

Join ChildServe as a Medical Childcare Lead and contribute to the great life of children and young adults by supporting their health growth and skill development. You will be the lead caregiver for an assigned group of children with medical needs and developmental delays working towards goals on their individualized care plans.

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 and Location

Location:

644 24th St
Des Moines IA

6 minutes from Drake University Campus 7 minutes from Mercy College Campus

Full-Time 7:30 AM to 4 PM

How Youll Make an Impact

• Plan and lead individual and group activities that promote childrens social emotional physical and intellectual development.
• Adapt lesson plans and instructional methods to meet each childs unique needs interests and therapeutic goals.

• Follow all aspects of each childs Individual Care Plan and support skill development to promote independence.
• Maintain a safe engaging and organized program area while collaborating regularly with the care team.
• Communicate effectively with families and team members sharing relevant updates and documentation in a timely manner.

What Youll Need:

• Minimum two years of experience working with children; experience supporting children with medical complexities or diagnoses preferred.
• Must complete and pass the National DCI fingerprint process child/adult abuse and criminal background checks and the child abuse affidavit prior to hire and every two years thereafter.
• Must pass a ChildServe physical exam at hire and as required and complete a two-step TB test and annual flu shot.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs move freely throughout clinic areas and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
• Maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with varying behaviors and demands; communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking English.

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

Compensation and Benefits

The starting pay for this position is$17.10/hr

Full-time staff at Des Moines Medical Childcare who work their scheduled shifts and meet eligibility requirements will receive a $300 bonus per quarter.

• 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.