Pediatric CNA (Florida)

Pediatric Home Service; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Job summary

Pediatric Health Choice in Sarasota, FL seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our pediatric care team. You will assist with routine child care activities, monitor vital signs, and support treatments in a warm, family-centered setting.

Requirements include accredited CNA training, valid CNA certification, and Pediatric BLS/CPR. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within our expanding network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school for Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Valid Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Pediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team in routine child care activities.
• Perform clinical skills and assist with treatments as requested.
• Record patient information, interventions and responses in designated records.
• Communicate patient/family issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure a clean, safe environment with universal precautions.

Skills

Infant & child care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Education

CNA certification

Pediatric BLS certification

Job description

At Pediatric Health Choice a proud PHS company we specialize in nurturing children with complex medical needs Our mission is simple yet powerful to provide exceptional compassionate care for medically fragile and technology dependent children in a warm family centered environment

Make a Real Difference Feel Valued Love

What You Do

Position Certified Nursing Assistant

Location Sarasota FL

Hours Flexible Hours Full Time 30 hoursweek

THE POSITION

• Assists nursing team in the delivery of routine child care activities
• Performs clinical skills according to established standards of care; assists nurse with treatmentsprocedures as requested
• Participates in data collection ie VSS BP weights collection of specimens etc
• Records clinical findings patient information interventions and patient responses in designated records
• Reports to designated Registered Nurse any specific patientfamily issues signs and symptoms concerns or problems requiring further assessment communication investigation andor intervention
• Recognizes the need for and initiates CPR as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of the patients and their families
• Maintains clean safe unit environment; minimizes the risk of the transfer of infection or injury by adhering to universal precautions and barrier techniques; identifies and reports safety hazards to designated Registered Nurse
• Manages specialized patient care ie child in isolation as assigned
• Participates in playchild developmenteducational activities as directed
• Accepts child care assignments and center maintenance duties or discusses problemsconcerns with designated Clinical Manager
• Attends communication meetings child care conferences and clinical inservices as appropriate
• Prepares meals for children as per meal plan guidelines or per individual childs prescribed nutritional plan
• Labels and maintains stockindividual child foodformula supply; stores opened foodformula in labeledsealedclosed containers; checks expiration dates and disposes of accordingly; performs weekly disposal of all opened perishable items; shops for meal plan program as directed
• Cleanses feeding tubes daily with vinegar solution and air dries; places tubing in refrigerator nightly
• Changes bed linens on set days ie M W F andor between children and when linen is soiled; maintains laundry
• Cleanses suction canistersconnecting tubing daily with vinegar solution and air dries if used
• Changes feeding tubes bulb syringes and nebulizer units weekly
• Cleans beds high chairs swings exam table plastic mats etc daily andor between children
• Performs minor centerequipment repairs and assembles new furnitureequipment
• Takes inventory; replacesorders stock medical supplies based on established weekly par levels; checks in supplies when delivered compares shipping invoice with actual supplies delivered and puts supplies away; forwards packing slip to designated Administrative Coordinator
• Performs daily duties outlined in the FoodFormula Expiration Log and completes accordingly
• Performs duties as outlined in the Direct Care Staff Daily Routine Therapeutic Play Staff Daily Routine and Therapeutic Play Typical Daily Routine study guides
• Transport PPEC Facility Only Safeguard children during transport tofrom PPEC Center
• Respond to emergencies; activate EMS if needed
• Maintain and inventory emergency medical equipment
• Ensure compliance with transport policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school for Certified Nursing Assistants
• Valid Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Completion of a pediatric basic life support certification course; current CPR card
• Minimum one year experience in the care of infants toddlers and children

Why Choose Us

Impactful Work

Make a profound difference in the lives of children and families facing unique health challenges

Innovative Environment

Join a team at the forefront of pediatric health care innovation and best practices

Career Growth

Explore diverse opportunities for professional development and advancement within our expanding network

Collaborative Culture

Work alongside dedicated professionals who share a commitment to excellence and compassionate care

Comprehensive Benefits

Enjoy competitive compensation comprehensive benefits packages and a supportive work environment

THE BENEFITS

• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health and Dental insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K with match & educational benefits

Pediatric Health Choice is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all regardless of protected veteran status race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation or identity disability age marital status familial status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or status with regard to public assistance

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