Pediatric Care Assistant - Part-Time, Supportive Team

PPEC Of Palm Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to make a difference

Passionate professional team

Close-knit team environment

Job summary

Ppecpb in Town of Florida, NY is seeking a PPEC Assistant to provide essential care for children with special needs. The role involves assisting with daily activities and engaging in therapeutic activities in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience in pediatric care, valid certifications, and excellent communication skills. Join our dedicated team to make a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a pediatric care setting.
• Valid Certifications such as CNA, MA, HHA, EMT are required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse in providing daily care according to each child's Plan of Care.
• Assist with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
• Participate as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in pediatric care setting

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds

Education

CNA, MA, HHA, EMT Certifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Our calling at PPEC of Palm Beach is supporting families in our community and the precious children entrusted to our expert care. PPEC of Palm Beach is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care center which was founded to serve medically fragile children from birth up to age 21 in Palm Beach County. We maintain a caring and nurturing environment where the patients’ best interests are our top priority. Our goal is to optimize the patient’s physical, emotional, and social outcomes. We achieve this through staff collaboration, communication, and celebrating accomplishments, big and small.

We’re looking for an experienced PPEC Assistant to help in our Total Care room and to accompany patients on transportation to work on a part-time basis. Someone that is patient, detail-oriented, and enjoys a fast-paced environment would be well-suited for this role. If this is you, let us know!

Requirements

The PPEC Assistant engages with the children in our care by joyful stimulation throughout the day, assisting with medical treatments, activities, and play. The following functions describe the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform all these duties or may perform additional duties not listed here.

• Assist the nurse in providing daily care according to each child's Plan of Care
• Assistance with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), primarily with feeding, grooming, changing, transferring, and repositioning
• Accompanying children on transportation vans as needed
• Promote an engaging classroom environment where children can learn and develop
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Participate as a vital member of our multidisciplinary team

What We’re Looking For

Must Haves:

• At least 1 year of experience in a pediatric care setting
• Valid Certifications such as CNA, MA, HHA, EMT
• CPR and First Aid certifications required
• Ability to pass a Level II background check
• Ability to regularly lift and carry at least 50 pounds safely
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a part-time schedule

Nice To Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience with enteral feeding, tracheostomy, and seizure protocols

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in the community
• Working alongside passionate professionals that are experts in their field
• Working as part of a growing but close-knit team