Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location included: Winner

I ntegrity | C ompassion | A daptability | R esponsibility | E xcellence

Pay:

• $21/hour Experience-based, competitive hourly rates
• $2/hour shift differential for 7p - 7a

Perks of Working at Universal Pediatrics:

• Full-time benefit package includes health insurance, vision and dental plans, short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Long-lasting and memorable bonds with clients
• Individual, hands-on training and support
• Work/life balance
• 24-hour management support
• Tuition reimbursement program for full and part-time employees (for continuing education, not prior education)
• Access to CE courses and Lippincott Advisor
• Fun activities and incentives
• Community event & charity event opportunities
• Promotion opportunities

Who is Universal Pediatrics?

Universal Pediatrics is Iowa and South Dakota’s largest provider of in-home health care services focusing on the pediatric and young adult population. We have over 30 successful years in business and have proven to be the premier choice for pediatric home health care.

We are NOT your traditional home health…

Universal Pediatrics is unique specializing in 1:1 in-home care to pediatrics and young adults with medical needs and chronic conditions in Iowa and South Dakota. With over 30 successful years in business, we are proven as the premier choice for pediatric home health care!

As a home health CNA, you get to dive into the fun of being a kid while providing quality care. We support kids to integrate themselves, as best they can, into school, family, extracurricular activities, and the community while promoting and maintaining their health and safety. You also get to support families to learn, provide, and succeed in creating balance for their medically-complex kiddo with consistency, skill, and passion.

How you'll make a difference…

In this role, some shifts you will have a lot of fun! There will be games, laughing, learning, and adapting. Some may challenge your abilities to critically think and problem solve as a CNA. At the end of each shift, you will feel the reward and pride in the services and support you provide that allow clients and families to live a joyful life together at home!

What you'll be doing...

We are looking for a compassionate CNA to join our team! To be successful in this role the right candidate will have strong teamwork and communication skills and the motivation to support our current nurses, new nurses and all of our clients. Being highly organized, confidential, and detail-oriented is critical in this position.

Responsibilities

Provides hands on personal care, performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, assists in ambulation or exercises and assists in administering medications ordinarily self-administered safely, as directed.

• Homemaker/Home Health Aide Plan of Care.
• Assists the Administrator/Clinical Manager in developing and implementing a realistic, goal-oriented Plan of Care.
• Complies with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Honors client rights by demonstrating respect for the client, his or her privacy, and his or her property.
• Demonstrates competency with assigned tasks.
• Observes and records the client’s care, symptoms, emotional and physical status.
• Recognizes basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to supervisor.
• Recognizes and reports changes in skin condition.
• Recognizes emergencies and the knowledge of instituting emergency procedures and their applications.
• Performs light housekeeping duties according to written Plan of Care. Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the client.
• Reports pertinent observations and significant changes in client’s condition to the Administrator/Clinical Manager promptly.
• Participates in client care conferences as directed.
• Maintains current and accurate client records, documenting care or services furnished.
• Submits all documentation to office according to dictated time constraints. Follows the Agency’s Documentation of Services policy.
• Responsible for monitoring for and reporting any suspected abuse to the supervisor immediately.
• Participate in Agency QAPI program as instructed by Administrator/Clinical Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What’s required?

• Certified Nursing Certification
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance coverage
• BLS certification required but may be obtained after hire
• COVID-19 vaccine compliance
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

Who we are looking for?

• Models Universal Pediatrics’ values: Integrity, Compassion, Adaptability, Responsibility and Excellence
• Manages multiple tasks and process information from multiple different sources
• Works and communicates professionally with clients, families and caregivers, physicians, peers, supervisors, and office team members
• Culturally sensitive; possess the ability to recognize individual differences to manage relationships and interactions with others
• Maintain confidentiality

Universal Pediatrics is an equal employment opportunity employer.

As a healthcare entity, Universal Pediatrics adheres to CMS, CDC, OSHA, and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. In accordance with CMS regulation, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or be approved for an exemption, as a condition of employment. Unvaccinated staff will be required to wear appropriate PPE in compliance with regulations.

PRN
Fridays, 7am - 12pm

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Relief, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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