Provide direct care and support for children with medical needs, including assistance with activities of daily living and behavioral management. Collaborate with the nursing team to implement care plans and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and certification in AHA CPR/BLS with AED and First Aid. Candidates must have specific experience in healthcare or childcare settings providing care to medically dependent minors or adults.
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Job description
Healthcare for Kids Inc. provides services for children while receiving ongoing care that cannot easily be provided due to family and friends scheduling limitations. Why will you LOVE working for us….
We provide an environment where you are encouraged to grow and advance professionally with a healthy work/life balance! You are our biggest asset, and we believe in rewarding and recognizing the work you perform by promoting from within.
General Purpose of Position
The Direct Care Staff shall work under the supervision of the RN or LVN and is responsible for providing direct care to the children in the PPEC / PDHC setting. All care is provided within the scope of practice for DCS. For staffing purposes, Direct Care Staff include Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants, EMT’s, Patient Care Technicians and individuals with experience in caring for children with medical needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for a variety of ADL tasks including but not limited to hygiene, bathing, diapering, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, repositioning and ambulation.
Adheres to the posted classroom schedule.
Assists the nursing care team in the delivery of routine childcare activities in a medical model childcare setting.
Reports to Registered Nurse any change in child’s condition, social/ family concerns, complaints, accidents, or incident.
Provide positive reinforcement to children and recommend measures to control behavior in accordance with the center's policies and procedures.
Assist in preparing food for children, serve meals and snacks to children and assists with feedings as directed by RN.
Hold, rock, and comfort children as needed.
Hold and bottle feed infants as ordered by Plan of Care.
Assists with transferring and lifting of children.
Read to children/individuals, and teach them simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
Help children/individuals to other areas of the facility, secure in equipment, such as chairs, prone standers, AFO's, etc.; uses therapy equipment as directed by physical, occupational or speech therapists.
Incorporates developmental therapy goals into daily child-based activities.
Monitor children/individuals and call for assistance as needed.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Professional Growth
Internal Promotion Opportunities
Accompany children/individuals on any field trips or outings.
Observe and monitor children/individual's play activities.
Clean room, linens, cribs, cots, equipment, or other materials as needed and required.
Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
Disinfect toys and equipment according to Infection Control policy.
Support children/individual's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Identify any signs of emotional or developmental problems in children/individuals and bring them to the attention of the nurse or Administrator in charge.
Never leave a child/individual unattended
Maintains confidentiality of the children and families.
Participates in the loading and unloading of children from the bus.
Serves as a transport escort when assigned to the Transportation Vehicle.
Participates in monthly Fire/Evacuation/Disaster Drills.
Attends staff/communication meetings.
Adheres to established dress code policy.
Adheres to time and attendance policy.
Completes all Mandatory Educational Requirements upon hire, monthly and annually.
Reports to Registered Nurse any safety concerns noted throughout the Center or the transportation vehicle.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse within scope of practice.
Must maintain required and assigned continuing education.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements
18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or a general equivalency degree.
One of the following:
One year of experience employed in a healthcare setting providing direct care to minors who are medically or technologically dependent.
Two years of experience employed in a health care, childcare, or school setting providing direct care to minors who are medically or technologically dependent.
Two years of experience employed in a health care setting providing direct care to adults; or
Sufficient skills to meet competency and training requirements.
Must be certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS with AED and First Aid
Direct care staff roles in Texas are often in steady demand because providers need dependable caregivers for medically dependent minors or adults in healthcare and childcare settings. These jobs are competitive when employers look for a high school diploma, AHA CPR/BLS with AED and First Aid certification, and hands-on experience; benefits like work-life balance, growth, and internal promotion can also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and document relevant care experience before applying.
