Description
As a Medical Childcare Assistant , you will contribute to a great life for children by supporting their health skill development and retention.
You will provide and assist with care and treatment services to children as designated by their individualized care plan.
You will also collaborate directly with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and outpatient therapists to assist with child development.
If you have an interest in working with children with special healthcare needs, this is the position for you. We do not require education or experience.
ChildServe will provide all the needed training to be successful in this role.
Compensation
The starting pay rate for this position is $14 / hour.
Schedule
Varied hours, High need for availability from 3p-6p . OpenMonday-Friday between 7am-6pm.
What You'll Do
- Assists the children at ChildServein becoming as independent as possible through skill development and retention.
- Follows all aspects of the care plan, within scope, including nursing, therapy, and behavior support.
- Provides a therapeutic environment for care and treatment.
- Follows change of shift procedures to assure communication and continuity of care.
- Provides care within scope as designated by nurse.
- Maintains accurate, complete and timely records.
- Communicates with children, licensed professionals, ChildServe personnel, families, schools, and the public, in a courteous and professional manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need
- Preferred : Experience working with children with special healthcare needs
- Must pass the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal background check prior to hire and every two years thereafter and complete the child abuse affidavit.
- Must also pass the National FBI criminal record check.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
- This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
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