CNA Medically Complex Home (PRN)

ChildServe•Des Moines, IA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. CNAs work with the supervisor, therapists, nursing staff, and families in program development and implementation. Examples include assisting the children and young adults with personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, community exposure/ involvement, and other life skills areas.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa.
Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
Must be willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe.
Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Nice To Haves

Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred.
Med Aide or Medication Manager certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, and other life skills areas.
Assist with transportation as needed.
Assists the children or young adults with treatments as appropriate and is knowledgeable of medications and times they are to be given.
Assists with community involvement such as community recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities and more.

Benefits

Our work matters.
We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas.
Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at Child Serve.
We believe our differences make us great.
We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
We’re moving forward together.
Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families?