Job Location Dalton,GA - Dalton, GA 30719 Position Type Part-Time Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Job Shift Day Job Category Nursing - PDN
Schedule:
Monday: 2PM to 5PM
Advanced Care Partners, one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated CNA/HHA to join our team at Advanced Care Pediatrics, a medical model childcare setting for children with special needs. You will play a vital role in providing direct care to our individuals, promoting their development and well-being through activities, support, and positive interactions.
Responsibilities:
· Provide one-on-one care for individuals in a medical model childcare setting, adhering to company policies and the individual's care plan.
· Offer positive reinforcement and implement behavior management strategies in accordance with center policies.
· Assist with bathing, toileting, feeding, and other hygiene needs, ensuring cleanliness and comfort.
· Prepare and serve meals and snacks, supervise rest periods, and ensure proper nutrition.
· Offer comfort and support, including holding, rocking, and bottle-feeding infants as directed.
· Assist with mobility and positioning, using equipment such as chairs, prone standers, and AFOs.
· Closely monitor individuals for any changes in health or behavior, reporting concerns to the nurse or administrator.
· Accompany children on field trips and outings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
· Observe and engage in children's play activities, fostering development and social interaction.
· Maintain a clean and safe environment by sanitizing toys, equipment, and linens according to infection control protocols.
· Support children's emotional and social development, promoting empathy, understanding of others, and positive self-image.
· Identify potential emotional or developmental concerns and communicate them to the appropriate team member.
· Never leave a child unattended and always prioritize their safety
Qualifications:
· One year of experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare or healthcare setting.
· Excellent references verifying strong skills in caring for children with special needs.
· Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
· Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray results.
· Satisfactory criminal background check.
Physical Requirements:
· Reliable transportation to and from the center.
· Ability to stand, lift, and assist in lifting individuals in an emergency.
· Good flexibility for bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
· Strong visual and hearing acuity.
· Manual dexterity for grasping and manipulating small objects.
· Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
For over a decade, Advanced Care Partners has been a premier care provider for the medically fragile community. We specialize in caring for children and adults in the comfort of their homes, schools, and our PPEC daycare facilities. We partner with our families to build a strong support system of trust and confidence as we collaborate to implement the right care plan for our patients. Our caregivers go ABOVE and BEYOND to make a difference in the lives of our patients, who we have the honor and privilege to serve.
Georgia & Texas - Private duty nursing care services available for patients and families throughout the state of Georgia and San Antonio, Texas.
Florida - PPEC Centers available to pediatric patients and families. Our prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC) facilities enable children with medically complex conditions to receive medical and therapeutic care at a non-residential pediatric center, where they can enjoy a daycare environment that’s safe and designed specifically for them. Currently caring for patients in Port St. Lucie, with new locations coming soon to Fort Pierce and Titusville.
