Clinical Assistant – Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC)

Overview

Clinical Assistant – Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC)

Position Overview

Are you passionate about caring for children and making a difference every day? As a 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.

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

- Direct Care Responsibilities: Perform, assist, evaluate, and document care tasks, including: Using proper body mechanics for safe care; Measuring weight, height, head circumference, and abdominal girth; Assisting with range of motion exercises and mobility (ambulation, transfers, and positioning); Preparing formula and meals (PO and tube feedings) per dietary needs; Providing care for each child’s special medical conditions within your scope
- Personal Care & Comfort: Assist children with daily activities including bathing, toileting, diaper changes, grooming, dressing, and feeding; Support and encourage independence while maintaining dignity and safety
- Documentation & Communication: Accurately chart, maintain, and complete all required documentation; Observe and report changes in a child’s condition to the nursing staff promptly
- Safety & Sanitation: Assist with light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, cleaning and disinfecting toys and equipment, changing linens, and doing laundry; Follow infection control and isolation protocols to ensure a safe and healthy environment




- Child Development & Engagement: Create meaningful play and learning experiences that promote fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skill development; Participate in in-services and care meetings; Maintain constant supervision — children are never left unattended

Requirements

- High school diploma or GED
- Current CPR certification
- Demonstrated completion and proficiency in required skill competencies

Additional Requirements:

- Must meet any state-specific requirements as outlined by local regulations

Skills & Abilities

- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organization and communication abilities
- Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to high-quality care

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally
- Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and twisting for extended periods
- Must be able to reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
- Strong visual, hearing, and sensory acuity (smell and touch)
- Able to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies, including performing CPR or assisting with evacuations

Work Workplace

- Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to allergens, bodily fluids, or infectious diseases
- Dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive atmosphere for every child

Other Duties

This job description outlines key responsibilities but is not all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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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