Clinical Assistant - Pediatric Day Healthcare Center

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Clinical Assistant Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC)

(CNA, PCA, HHA, SHT, Aide)

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Position Overview

Are you passionate about caring for children and making a difference every day?

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine compassionate care with meaningful impact in a fun, team-oriented environment designed just for kids!

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Essential Job Functions

Youll be part of a dynamic care team where every day brings new opportunities to help children learn, grow, and thrive.

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Direct Care Responsibilities

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  Perform, assist, evaluate, and document care tasks, including:
  
  

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    Using proper
    
    
    body mechanics
    
    
    for safe care
    
    

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    Measuring
    
    
    weight, height, head circumference, and abdominal girth
    
    
    
    

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    Assisting with
    
    
    range of motion exercises
    
    
    and
    
    
    mobility
    
    
    (ambulation, transfers, and positioning)
    
    

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    Preparing
    
    
    formula and meals (PO and tube feedings)
    
    
    per dietary needs
    
    

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    Providing care for each childs special medical conditions within your scope
    
    

  
  
  

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Personal Care & Comfort

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  Assist children with daily activities including
  
  
  bathing, toileting, diaper changes, grooming, dressing, and feeding
  
  
  
  

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  Support and encourage independence while maintaining dignity and safety
  
  

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Documentation & Communication

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  Accurately
  
  
  chart, maintain, and complete
  
  
  all required documentation
  
  

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  Observe and report
  
  
  changes in a childs condition to the nursing staff promptly
  
  

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Safety & Sanitation

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  Assist with
  
  
  light housekeeping
  
  
  duties such as washing dishes, cleaning and disinfecting toys and equipment, changing linens, and doing laundry
  
  

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  Follow
  
  
  infection control and isolation protocols
  
  
  to ensure a safe and healthy environment
  
  

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Child Development & Engagement

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  Create meaningful
  
  
  play and learning experiences
  
  
  that promote fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skill development
  
  

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  Participate in
  
  
  in-services and care meetings
  
  
  
  

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  Maintain
  
  
  constant supervision
  
  
  children are never left unattended
  
  

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Requirements

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  High school diploma or GED
  
  
  
  

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  Current CPR certification
  
  
  
  

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  Demonstrated completion and
  
  
  proficiency in required skill competencies
  
  
  
  

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Additional Requirements:

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  Must meet any
  
  
  state-specific requirements
  
  
  as outlined by local regulations
  
  

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Skills & Abilities

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  Strong
  
  
  attention to detail
  
  
  and
  
  
  time management
  
  
  
  

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  Effective
  
  
  problem-solving
  
  
  and
  
  
  conflict resolution
  
  
  skills
  
  

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  Excellent
  
  
  organization and communication
  
  
  abilities
  
  

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  Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to high-quality care
  
  

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Physical Requirements

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  Ability to
  
  
  lift/carry up to 25 lbs frequently
  
  
  and
  
  
  50 lbs occasionally
  
  
  
  

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  Comfortable with
  
  
  standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and twisting
  
  
  for extended periods
  
  

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  Must be able to
  
  
  reposition patients
  
  
  and move equipment without assistance
  
  

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  Strong
  
  
  visual, hearing, and sensory acuity
  
  
  (smell and touch)
  
  

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  Able to
  
  
  respond quickly and calmly to emergencies
  
  
  , including performing CPR or assisting with evacuations
  
  

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Work Environment

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  Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to
  
  
  allergens, bodily fluids, or infectious diseases
  
  
  
  

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  Dedicated to maintaining a
  
  
  safe, clean, and supportive atmosphere
  
  
  for every child
  
  

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Other Duties

This job description outlines key responsibilities but is not all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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If youre ready to be part of a team that changes lives every day one smile, one step, and one milestone at a time apply today and join our PDHC family!