Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Certified Nursing Assistant (PPEC CNA)
About The Position
The Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, hands-on care and support to medically fragile and chronically ill children in a licensed daycare-style PPEC setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role assists with activities of daily living, comfort measures, and routine health monitoring while supporting a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. The PPEC CNA works collaboratively with nursing and childcare staff to help ensure children can safely participate in daily activities while maintaining compliance with physician orders, individualized care plans, and applicable PPEC regulations.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current CPR/BLS certification required (pediatric-focused preferred).
- Knowledge of basic patient care, safety practices, and infection control.
- Ability to follow care plans, instructions, and delegated nursing tasks.
- Ability to meet state PPEC licensing, background screening, and training requirements.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a structured daycare environment.
- Physical ability to perform required duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children preferred
- Experience with medically fragile or special needs children strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision to medically fragile and chronically ill children under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Assist children with activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures.
- Monitor and observe children for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Support children’s participation in age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate activities in a safe manner.
- Assist with positioning, transfers, and mobility using proper techniques and equipment.
- Support basic medical care tasks as delegated by the RN and permitted by state regulations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, including sanitizing toys, equipment, and care areas.
- Follow infection control, safety, and emergency procedures in compliance with PPEC regulations.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with nursing staff, childcare staff, and families.
- Document care activities as required by facility policy.
- Support a nurturing, inclusive environment that promotes comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
