Clinical Assistant - PDHC ApplyRefer a FriendBack Job Details Requisition #: 205996 Location: Erie, PA 16505 Category: Personal Care Assistant Salary: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour Position Details 💙Clinical Assistant – Pediatric Day Health Center (PDHC) (CNA, PCA, HHA, SHT, Aide) 🌟Position Overview Are you passionate about caring for children and making a difference every day? As aClinical Assistantin ourPediatric 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 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 + Perform, assist, evaluate, and document care tasks, including: + Using properbody mechanicsfor safe care + Measuringweight, height, head circumference, and abdominal girth + Assisting withrange of motion exercisesandmobility(ambulation, transfers, and positioning) + Preparingformula 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 includingbathing, toileting, diaper changes, grooming, dressing, and feeding + Support and encourage independence while maintaining dignity and safety 📝Documentation & Communication + Accuratelychart, maintain, and completeall required documentation + Observe and reportchanges in a child’s condition to the nursing staff promptly 🧼Safety & Sanitation + Assist withlight housekeepingduties such as washing dishes, cleaning and disinfecting toys and equipment, changing linens, and doing laundry + Followinfection control and isolation protocolsto ensure a safe and healthy environment 🎨Child Development & Engagement + Create meaningfulplay and learning experiencesthat promote fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skill development + Participate inin-services and care meetings + Maintainconstant supervision— children are never left unattended 🎓Requirements + High school diploma or GED + Current CPR certification + Demonstrated completion andproficiency in required skill competencies ➕Additional Requirements: + Must meet anystate-specific requirementsas outlined by local regulations 💡Skills & Abilities + Strongattention to detailandtime management + Effectiveproblem-solvingandconflict resolutionskills + Excellentorganization and communicationabilities + Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to high-quality care 💪Physical Requirements + Ability tolift/carry up to 25 lbs frequentlyand50 lbs occasionally + Comfortable withstanding, walking, bending, kneeling, and twistingfor extended periods + Must be able toreposition patientsand move equipment without assistance + Strongvisual, hearing, and sensory acuity(smell and touch) + Able torespond quickly and calmly to emergencies, including performing CPR or assisting with evacuations 🌍Work Environment + Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure toallergens, bodily fluids, or infectious diseases + Dedicated to maintaining asafe, clean, and supportive atmospherefor 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! As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (https://www.aveanna.com/CaliforniaPrivacyNotices.html) Apply