💙 Clinical Assistant – Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC) (CNA, PCA, HHA, SHT, Aide) 🌟 Position Overview Are you passionate about caring for children and making a difference every day? As a Clinical Assistant in our Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC), you’ll provide nurturing, hands-on care and developmental support to children with medical needs — all under the guidance and supervision of our skilled nursing team. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine compassionate care with meaningful impact in a fun, team-oriented environment designed just for kids! 🩺 Essential Job Functions You’ll be part of a dynamic care team where every day brings new opportunities to help children learn, grow, and thrive. 💙 Direct Care Responsibilities • Perform, assist, evaluate, and document care tasks, including: • Using proper body mechanics for safe care • Measuring weight, height, head circumference, and abdominal girth • Assisting with range of motion exercises and mobility (ambulation, transfers, and positioning) • Preparing formula and meals (PO and tube feedings) per dietary needs • Providing care for each child’s special medical conditions within your scope 🧸 Personal Care & Comfort • Assist children with daily activities including bathing, toileting, diaper changes, grooming, dressing, and feeding • Support and encourage independence while maintaining dignity and safety 📝 Documentation & Communication • Accurately chart, maintain, and complete all required documentation • Observe and report changes in a child’s condition to the nursing staff promptly 🧼 Safety & Sanitation • Assist with light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, cleaning and disinfecting toys and equipment, changing linens, and doing laundry • Follow infection control and isolation protocols to ensure a safe and healthy environment 🎨 Child Development & Engagement • Create meaningful play and learning experiences that promote fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skill development • Participate in in-services and care meetings • Maintain constant supervision — children are never left unattended 🎓 Requirements • High school diploma or GED • Current CPR certification • Demonstrated completion and proficiency in required skill competencies ➕ Additional Requirements: • Must meet any state-specific requirements as outlined by local regulations 💡 Skills & Abilities • Strong attention to detail and time management • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills • Excellent organization and communication abilities • Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to high-quality care 💪 Physical Requirements • Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally • Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and twisting for extended periods • Must be able to reposition patients and move equipment without assistance • Strong visual, hearing, and sensory acuity (smell and touch) • Able to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies, including performing CPR or assisting with evacuations 🌍 Work Environment • Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to allergens, bodily fluids, or infectious diseases • Dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive atmosphere for every child ⚙️ 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. ✨ If you’re 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!