Medical Childcare Assistant (Full-Time)

ChildServe; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Child Serve is seeking a Medical Childcare Assistant in Des Moines, IA, to support health, growth, and skill development as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will deliver care and treatment per individualized plans, collaborating with nurses and therapists to promote development.

Preferred candidates hold a two-year degree in human services or education or are pursuing further studies; English proficiency is required. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement plan, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in human services or education requested; candidates pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• Must pass Iowa DCI background checks and FBI checks as specified.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young adults in developing independence and skills.
• Provide care and treatment per individualized care plans, including nursing and therapy.
• Create a safe, therapeutic environment that fosters growth and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with nurses, therapists, families, schools, and team members.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Two-year degree in human services or education

Pursuing associate's or bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Child Serve as a Medical Childcare Assistant and contribute to the great life of children and young adults by supporting their health, growth, and skill development. In this role, you will provide care and 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 Child Serve's Medical Childcare Program:

Child Serve’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 St
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

• Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Child Serve 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.
• Child Serve’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, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

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