Personal Care Assistant

ChildServe • Johnston, IA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Personal Care Assistant. This individual will, under direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, provide services to support the general health and personal care of children and young adults living in our PRU. This includes maintaining, organizing, and purchasing clothing/personal items for each resident.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• One year of experience with children with severe developmental disabilities.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the usual childhood diseases and conditions associated with children with disabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the clinic areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to work independently with basic verbal and written instructional guidance from others.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, staff, their families, and ChildServe
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, and ability to proficiently learn new software programs.
• Ability to interpret and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Keep each resident's closet maintained and organized. Remove clothing that is ripped, stained, or in poor condition. Purchase new items as residents need them. Coordinate with therapy staff if adapted clothing is needed with orthotic use, or winter coats. Regularly assess non-marked items, and collaborate with laundry staff to get the items marked appropriately.
• Keep each resident's personal items in room organized and in good condition. This includes, but not limited to; splints, decorations, grooming items, electronics, and personal bedding. Report any maintenance needs noted in rooms to the call center.
• Coordinate haircuts for each resident. Organize and maintain a list of who needs haircuts.
• Responsible for seasonal decoration of unit. This includes putting up, taking down, and organizing storage of items. Work with therapeutic rec team to help with resident birthday celebrations
• Responsible for packing and unpacking residents’ belongings. Ensure that room is prepared for new admissions, and organizes the cleaning of room after discharge.
• Work with staff members to assure that each resident's needs are being met. Complete lifting check off in first 90 days and annually, which will allow staff to assist with lifts in emergencies and as needed. Keep unit organized and clean. This can include extra sanitizing of unit during times of illness.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with team members and families to ensure our residents live a great life.

Benefits

• Top Workplace every year since 2014
• Partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Serve 4,600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas.
• Team members care about their coworkers, and believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• 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 ChildServe.
• Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED