CNA Medically Complex Home (PRN)

Childserve; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ChildServe is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant in Des Moines, IA to help children and young adults with daily living and independence, working with the team to develop and implement programs.

You will assist with personal cares, meals, transportation, and appropriate medication-related activities, plus support community activities and life skills training. BLS within 90 days is required; Iowa CNA certification required; driving for ChildServe may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days and before working independently.
• Willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe.
• CNA certification in Iowa; Med Aide or Medication Manager certifications a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and mobility within the work area.

Responsibilities

• Assist children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, and other life skills areas.
• Assist with transportation as needed.
• Assists with treatments as appropriate and is knowledgeable of medications and times they are to be given.
• Assists with community involvement such as community recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities and more.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

English communication

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Driver for ChildServe

CNA Iowa

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Job description

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. CNAs work with the supervisor, therapists, nursing staff, and families in program development and implementation. Examples include assisting the children and young adults with personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, community exposure/ involvement, and other life skills areas.

Schedule

• PRN

What You'll Do

• Assist the children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, and other life skills areas.
• Assist with transportation as needed.
• Assists the children or young adults with treatments as appropriate and is knowledgeable of medications and times they are to be given.
• Assists with community involvement such as community recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities and more.

What You'll Need

• Experience: Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• Must be willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa. Med Aide or Medication Manager certifications a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand

Why ChildServe?

• Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit.We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock.Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We believe our differences make us great.We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’removing forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.