CNA Weekend Nights Pediatric Complex Medical Care (Full Time)

ChildServe; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement with company match

PTO accrual with 16 hours front-loaded

Job summary

ChildServe in Johnston, IA operates an inpatient Pediatric Complex Medical program providing around-the-clock, family-centered care for infants through age 14.

We are seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join a dedicated team; you will follow care plans, assist with daily activities, document care, and support families while upholding privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Active DIA certification as a nursing assistant in the state of Iowa.
• Certified Medication Aid preferred.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days and before working independently.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care routines including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility while honoring each child’s privacy and dignity.
• Follow individualized care plans and collaborate with nurses and therapists to ensure each child’s unique needs are met.
• Help children look and feel their best by maintaining cleanliness, comfort, and readiness for scheduled activities.
• Support families by sharing updates and reinforcing care techniques that promote each child’s progress and well-being.
• Accurately document care provided and maintain compliance with ChildServe policies and professional standards.

Skills

DIA-certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medication Aide (preferred)

BLS certification within 90 days

Mobility and lifting up to 35 lbs

English language skills

Job description

Join our compassionate team in our inpatient Pediatric Complex Medical program, where we provide around-the-clock care in a warm, family-centered environment. We support infants through age 14 who are unable to live at home due to their complex medical need, helping each child thrive in a safe and caring setting.

Schedule

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6:00am-6:30pm, every 4th weekend
• Benefit eligible, including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement with company match and generous PTO accrual, including 16 hours of PTO front-loaded

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Assist with daily care routines including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility while honoring each child’s privacy and dignity.
• Follow individualized care plans and collaborate with nurses and therapists to ensure each child’s unique needs are met.
• Help children look and feel their best by maintaining cleanliness, comfort, and readiness for scheduled activities.
• Support families by sharing updates and reinforcing care techniques that promote each child’s progress and well-being.
• Accurately document care provided and maintain compliance with ChildServe policies and professional standards.

What You’ll Need

• Active DIA certification as a nursing assistant in the state of Iowa.
• Certified Medication Aid preferred
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.