Medical Day Care Assistant

Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) employer match

Life insurance

Employee recognition

Company discounts

Job summary

Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsauken, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Medical Day Assistant to support pediatric patients enrolled in the Pediatric Medical Day Care program under licensed nursing staff.

You will assist with activities of daily living, participate in therapeutic activities, and help maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• CNA certification or Medical Assistant training preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS preferred).
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or under supervision of RN/LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care and supervision to pediatric patients in the Pediatric Medical Day Care program under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic activities.
• Maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and follow facility policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or Medical Assistant training

CPR certification (BLS preferred)

Job description

Are you passionateabout making a difference in the lives of children? Join us at WeismanChildren’s Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the region’s top children’srehabilitation organizations, as we expand and evolve! With numerous excitingopportunities available, this is your chance to be part of a thriving teamdedicated to excellence in pediatric care. As we grow, we offer unparalleledsupport, advanced tools, and a collaborative environment while contributing toour mission. Come grow with us and shape the future of children’srehabilitation!

We are recruiting for a Full-Time Medical Day CareAssistant to join our skilled team of pediatric professionals in Pennsauken, NJ. This position is benefit eligible.

About Us:

Weisman Children's is a highly-acclaimed,community-based pediatric organization consisting of an acute carerehabilitation hospital, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and medical daycare centers. We specialize in delivering individualized, family-centered care.By including family and caregivers in every step of the rehab process, alongwith an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, we give our patients everyopportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are an equal opportunityemployer.

Why Choose Us:

You chose healthcare tomake an impact. At Weisman Children's, we inspire you to help change lives andunlock the potential of every child, every day. Our culture is driven by ourcommunity, our values, and our team.

We are also proud to offer the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(K) RetirementProgram with employer match
• Employer paid lifeinsurance policy
• Employee RecognitionProgram
• Company discounts atselect retailers
• And much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical DayAssistant provides supportive care and supervision to pediatric patientsenrolled in the Pediatric Medical Day Care program under the direction oflicensed nursing staff. The Medical Day Assistant assists with activities ofdaily living, therapeutic activities, patient supervision, and maintaining asafe and developmentally appropriate environment.

Care is deliveredin accordance with:

• Facility policiesand procedures
• NJ Department ofHealth Pediatric Medical Day Care standards
• Infection controland safety policies
• Department ofNursing guidelines

The Medical DayAssistant promotes a safe, nurturing, and family-centered environmentwhile supporting the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalentrequired
2. Experience working with childrenpreferred
3. CNA certification or MedicalAssistant training preferred but not required
4. Current CPR certification (BLSpreferred)
5. Effective communication andteamwork skills
6. Ability to work independentlyand/or under supervision of RN/LPN