Medical Childcare Assistant (Full-Time)

Childserve; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with company  匹

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Resumo da oferta

ChildServe is seeking a Medical Childcare Assistant to support children and young adults in health, growth and skill development. You will work within nursing, therapy and education teams to implement individualized care plans during weekday hours in Des Moines.

Responsibilities include providing care, documenting activities, and promoting safety and engagement in a supportive environment. Preference given to candidates with a related two-year degree and experience with children who have

Qualificações

• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsabilidades

• Support children and young adults in developing and maintaining skills for greater independence.
• Provide care and treatment per individualized care plans including nursing and therapy
• Create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes growth and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with nurses, therapists, families and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow procedures and perform additional duties to support program goals.

Conhecimentos

English reading/writing

Formação académica

Two-year degree in human services or education

Pursuing associate/bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join ChildServeas a Medical Childcare Assistantand contribute to the great life of children and young adults by supporting their health, growth, and skill development. In this role,your will provide careand assist with treatment services outlined in each child’s individualized care plan.You will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and therapists to promote each child’ s development and skill retention.

About ChildServe’s Medical Childcare Program:

ChildServe’s Medical Childcare program provides specialized weekday care for children and teens with significant medical needs and developmental delays, offering a uniquely integrated model of nursing, education, and therapy. Our program is staffed by specially trained caregivers who work alongside nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists to deliver individualized treatment plans built into the day—allowing families to spend time together after work and school, rather than managing multiple appointments. Child-centered and goal-driven, our program helps children build self-confidence, social competence and life skills in a safe, inspiring environment.

Schedule and Location

Location:

1750 48th Street

Des Moines, IA

40 hours per week, between operating hours of 7:30 AM and 6 PM.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support children and young adults in developing and maintaining skills that promote greater independence.
• Provide care and treatment according to individualized care plans, including nursing, therapy, and behavior support within scope of practice.
• Create a safe, therapeutic, and engaging environment that encourages growth and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with nurses, therapists, families, schools, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow established procedures and perform additional duties as assigned to support program goals.

What You’ll Need:

• Preferred: Two-year degree in human services or education; candidates actively pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree will also be considered. Therapy-related majors are encouraged to apply.
• Preferred: Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Must successfully complete the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal background checks, as well as the child abuse affidavit, prior to hire and every two years thereafter.
• Must also pass the National FBI criminal record check.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• 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]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.