CNA / Medical Assistant – Pediatric Nurse Technician
About The Position
Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is hiring Nurse Technicians to provide hands-on care and daily support to medically fragile children in a warm, home-like residential setting. This is a 34-bed residential care facility supporting children with complex medical, developmental, and daily-living needs. As a Nurse Technician, you will work alongside nurses, respiratory therapists, therapy professionals, and other members of the care team. You will get to know the children you support, understand their individual routines and abilities, and help create a safe, engaging environment where they can grow and participate in everyday life.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 21 years of age
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Current, valid driver’s license
- Patience, empathy, flexibility, and an interest in supporting children with a range of medical and developmental needs
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 35 pounds as required by the position
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Assistant/CNA certification
- Medical Assistant certification
- Experience in healthcare, pediatric care, home care, direct support, personal care, or a related setting
Responsibilities
- Assist children with bathing, dressing, toileting, positioning, mobility, and other activities of daily living
- Support safe transfers using beds, wheelchairs, lifts, and other assistive equipment
- Help prepare children for meals and provide feeding assistance according to individual care plans
- Obtain vital signs and perform additional clinical support duties after training and competency validation
- Assist with range-of-motion activities and ostomy care within the position’s approved scope
- Observe children closely and promptly report changes in condition to the supervising nurse
- Document care, meals, activities, and other required information in the medical record
- Support activities that promote physical, emotional, developmental, and social well-being
- Help maintain a clean, organized, comfortable, and age-appropriate living environment
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, respiratory, activities, and other team members
- Assist with transportation and accompany children to appointments when assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holiday benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- Training and professional-development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
