Medical Childcare Assistant (PRN - Flexible Hours)

Description

• Varied hours, High need for availability between 7:30AM-4PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open Monday-Friday between 7am-6pm. 

• Assists the children at ChildServe in 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.

• Preferred: Experience working with children with special healthcare needs
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand 
• 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