Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)

Port Saint Lucie, FL | Full Time Opportunities Available

Pay Range: $25,000-$35,000

Make a Difference Beyond One Shift

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to support medically fragile children in our Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) program.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide compassionate, hands-on care that supports each child's health, safety, and development. This role is ideal for caregivers who are passionate about pediatric care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a family, clinically-owned company that has been caring for the medically fragile community since 2000! The company was founded by a nurse with a huge heart, and today we pride ourselves on our values: H eart, A dvocacy, L ove, and O utreach! #HALOS

Why Join Angels of Care?

• Meaningful one-on-one pediatric care
• Flexible scheduling with on-call support
• Clinically led, nurse-founded organization
• Supportive team culture with a strong mission
• Opportunity to train and mentor other nurses
• Comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assist with activities of daily living including feeding, hygiene, toileting, positioning, and mobility
• Monitor patient status and promptly report concerns to nursing staff
• Measure and document vital signs as directed
• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment
• Support infection-control and safety protocols
• Assist in transporting and accompanying children to and from the PPEC facility as needed
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely
• Participate in ongoing training, competencies, and in-service education
• Support children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs with compassion and professionalism

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Active, unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum one (1) year of experience caring for infants and toddlers (subject to reference verification)
• Successful completion of all required screenings and clearances

Preferred:

• Experience caring for medically fragile or pediatric patients
• Experience in a pediatric healthcare, daycare, or PPEC setting

Additional Expectations

• Complete at least twelve (12) hours of CNA-related in-service training annually
• Participate in professional meetings and training as assigned
• Successfully complete competency testing with a score of 80% or higher

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling based on program needs
• Daytime clinical environment
• Team-based pediatric care setting

Core Competencies

Certified Nursing Assistants are expected to demonstrate competency in:

• Communication skills
• Observation, reporting, and documentation
• Vital signs monitoring
• Infection control and universal precautions
• Recognition of changes in patient condition
• Emergency response procedures
• Safe transfer and ambulation techniques
• Personal hygiene and grooming assistance
• Nutrition and hydration support
• Patient rights, dignity, and privacy
• Maintaining a safe and healthy care environment

Why Angels of Care:

We have a full benefits package, bulleted out below. Among these great benefits, we have fun! We attend and invite our employees to community events and volunteer opportunities, keep you informed on ways you can help advocate for our medically fragile kids, cook-out on Employee Appreciation Day, and so much more!

• Major medical, dental, & vision plans with a generous portion of medical covered by AOC
• Group & voluntary life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance Policies
• Voluntary long-term & short-term disability
• Health savings account
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Wellness program & incentives
• Legal Shield & Identity Shield
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Annual car giveaway
• and many more!

Our Mission

We provide children and young adults with high-quality care delivered in a loving, caring, and professional manner.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the very best pediatric care provider in the communities we serve.

Our Values (#HALOS)

• Heart Patients come first in everything we do
• Advocacy We champion our patients, families, and clinicians
• Love We care deeply about our employees and those we serve
• Outreach We engage and give back to our communities
• Speed We act quickly to meet the needs of our patients

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and move up to 5075 pounds with assistance as appropriate
• Ability to safely assist with patient transfers, positioning, and mobility
• Visual and hearing ability sufficient to monitor patient needs and communicate effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to manage stress and respond appropriately to patient needs

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information

Individuals seeking employment at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Must submit a resume to be considered for this position

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