Medical Childcare Assistant (PRN - Flexible Hours)

ChildServe • Johnston, IA • 5h ago

Daytime Services (Childcare, Autism & Medical Day Programs) Johnston, Iowa

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Description

Join Child Serve as a Medical Childcare Assistant and contribute to the great life of children and young adults by supporting their health, growth, and skill development. In this role, you will provide care and assist with treatment services outlined in each child's individualized care plan. You will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and therapists to promote each child's development and skill retention.

About Child Serve 's Medical Childcare Program:

Child Serve 's Medical Childcare program provides specialized weekday care for children and teens with significant medical needs and developmental delays, offering a uniquely integrated model of nursing, education, and therapy. Our program is staffed by specially trained caregivers who work alongside nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists to deliver individualized treatment plans built into the day-allowing families to spend time together after work and school, rather than managing multiple appointments. Child-centered and goal-driven, our program helps children build self-confidence, social competence and life skills in a safe, inspiring environment.

Schedule and Location

Location:

644 24th St Des Moines, IA

6 minutes from Drake University Campus, 7 minutes from Mercy College Campus

Flexible hours, with a high need for availability between 3-6 PM . Our center is open Monday-Friday between 7 AM and 6 PM.

How You'll Make an Impact

Support children and young adults in developing and maintaining skills that promote greater independence.

Provide care and treatment according to individualized care plans, including nursing, therapy, and behavior support within scope of practice.

Create a safe, therapeutic, and engaging environment that encourages growth and well-being.

Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with nurses, therapists, families, schools, and team members to ensure continuity of care.

Follow established procedures and perform additional duties as assigned to support program goals.

What You'll Need :

Preferred: Experience working with children with special healthcare needs.

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., move throughout classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Must pass the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal background checks prior to hire and every two years thereafter, and complete the child abuse affidavit.

Must also pass the National FBI criminal background check.

Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Not sure if y ou hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected] .

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $14.02/hour

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa's only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child's unique needs.

Child Serve 's four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child's needs in one location.

Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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