About This Role
This position focuses on providing personal care and related services to minors, assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment, and collaborating with minors, parents, the interdisciplinary team (IDT), and the community. The role involves sharing observations and concerns with the supervisor and working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the care plan
- Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation per center policy
- Monitor and document vital signs and report changes in patient condition
- Report any adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Maintain infection control practices and promote a clean, safe environment
- Foster positive, supportive, and respectful communication with minors, parents, and the IDT
- Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and respect in all care activities
- Assist with patient nutrition and ensure adequate fluid intake
- Educate and provide support to patients' families as needed
- Adhere to and promote center policies
- Attend meetings and in-services as required by the center
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Possess a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
- Demonstrate sufficient skills to meet competency and training requirements
- Maintain current certification in Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic First Aid
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrate sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Able to read, write, and comprehend English
- Prolonged sitting and standing required
- Ability to operate office and medical equipment
- Heavy lifting, bending, and stretching may be required
- May be required to lift and move patients up to 50 pounds
- Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times
- Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and center needs
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases
- 1 year of childcare experience (required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- Physical Setting: Long term care