Job Description
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Clinical Assistant – Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC)
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(CNA, PCA, HHA, SHT, Aide)
Position Overview
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Are you passionate about caring for children and making a difference every day?
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Clinical Assistant
in our
Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC)
, you'll provide nurturing, hands-on care and developmental support to children with medical needs — all under the guidance and supervision of our skilled nursing team.
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This is a rewarding opportunity to combine compassionate care with meaningful impact in a fun, team-oriented environment designed just for kids!
Essential Job Functions
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You'll be part of a dynamic care team where every day brings new opportunities to help children learn, grow, and thrive.
Direct Care Responsibilities
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Perform, assist, evaluate, and document care tasks, including:
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Using proper
body mechanics
for safe care
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Measuring
weight, height, head circumference, and abdominal girth
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Assisting with
range of motion exercises
and
mobility
(ambulation, transfers, and positioning)
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Preparing
formula and meals (PO and tube feedings)
per dietary needs
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Providing care for each child's special medical conditions within your scope
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Personal Care & Comfort
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Assist children with daily activities including
bathing, toileting, diaper changes, grooming, dressing, and feeding
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Support and encourage independence while maintaining dignity and safety
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Documentation & Communication
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Accurately
chart, maintain, and complete
all required documentation
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Observe and report
changes in a child's condition to the nursing staff promptly
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Safety & Sanitation
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Assist with
light housekeeping
duties such as washing dishes, cleaning and disinfecting toys and equipment, changing linens, and doing laundry
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Follow
infection control and isolation protocols




to ensure a safe and healthy environment
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Child Development & Engagement
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Create meaningful
play and learning experiences
that promote fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skill development
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Participate in
in-services and care meetings
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Maintain
constant supervision
— children are never left unattended
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Requirements
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High school diploma or GED
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Current CPR certification
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Demonstrated completion and
proficiency in required skill competencies
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Additional Requirements:
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Must meet any
state-specific requirements
as outlined by local regulations
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Skills & Abilities
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Solid
attention to detail
and
time management
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Effective
problem-solving
and
conflict resolution
skills
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Excellent
organization and communication
abilities
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Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to high-quality care
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Physical Requirements
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Ability to
lift/carry up to 25 lbs frequently
and
50 lbs occasionally
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Comfortable with
standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and twisting
for extended periods
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Must be able to
reposition patients
and move equipment without assistance
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Strong
visual, hearing, and sensory acuity
(smell and touch)
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Able to
respond quickly and calmly to emergencies
, including performing CPR or assisting with evacuations
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Work Environment
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Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to
allergens, bodily fluids, or infectious diseases
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Dedicated to maintaining a
safe, clean, and supportive atmosphere
for every child
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Other Duties
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This job description outlines key responsibilities but is not all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
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If you're ready to be part of a team that changes lives every day — one smile, one step, and one milestone at a time — apply today and join our PDHC family!
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📌 Clinical Assistant - Pediatric Day Healthcare Center (Melbourne)
🏢 Aveanna
📍 Melbourne