Nurse Technician (Pediatrics)

Nurse Technician (CNA) at Pediatric Specialty Care

Join Our Team at Pediatric Specialty Care Quakertown, PA!

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) provides comprehensive care to medically fragile children in a warm, supportive, and family-centered environment. We are committed to fostering growth, healing, and happiness for each child while offering unparalleled support to our team members.

At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term, and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children, and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family's home or celebrating a resident's small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

Your Role, as Nurse Technicians, you will:

• Assist nurses in delivering high-quality care to our pediatric residents.
• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver the best outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• Belief in our ICARE Value System of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, & Excellence.
• A caring, empathetic, and patient-focused attitude.
• Prior experience in healthcare (CNA certification preferred not required).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A desire to work in a pediatric care setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Supplemental Compensation Programs: Shift Differential, Pay In Lieu of Benefits.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, vision insurance; 401K with Employer Matching, PTO & Holiday Pay, & Tuition Reimbursement.
• Training & Development: Ongoing education and career advancement pathways.
• Supportive Environment: A team that values your contributions and celebrates success together.

Nurse Technician (CNA) Shift Options (12-hour shifts):

• Nightshift (6:45pm-7:15am) - seeking to fill a part-time opening on nightshift!

Join us at Pediatric Specialty Care, where your work has the power to change lives every day. Together, we create brighter tomorrows for children in need.

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions Nurse Technician (CNA):

1. Provides individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care and services including, but not limited to, keeping individuals dry i.e., changing bed/crib linens, assisting individuals with bowel and bladder functions, assisting with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals into and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., assisting individuals to walk with or without self-help devices.

2. Documents all provided services (i.e., ADL care, meals and activity participation) in the individual's medical record.

3. Checks each individual routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are met.

4. Prepares individuals for meals and assists with the serving and feeding of meals as indicated in individual's care plan.

5. Completes clinical duties including performing range of motion, emptying ostomy bags, and obtaining vital signs following training and competency assessment.

6. Performs routine housekeeping duties (i.e., cleaning equipment, toys, spills, etc.) before leaving work area for breaks or at the end of the workday; stores all tools, equipment, and supplies properly.

7. Reports all changes in the individual's condition to the supervisor as soon as possible.

8. Responsible for performing all assigned tasks in accordance with the established policies and procedures under the direction of a supervisor.

9. Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

10. Shows respect for personal possessions of individuals and helping maintain an orderly and pleasant environment on the nursing unit for staff and individuals.

11. Observes and practices confidentiality of individuals' information and privacy when performing job duties.

12. Based on each individual's ability, provides activities that enhance self-esteem, maintain, or improve physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

13. Assists with loading/unloading individuals from vehicles as necessary.

14. May be responsible for the safe transport of children to appointments in a PSC owned vehicle.

15. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.

16. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-departmental staff within the center to assure that services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the individuals.

17. Acts as a positive representative of PSC by interacting with individuals, staff, and visitors in a courteous manner.

18. Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep staff abreast of changes in the profession, regardless of them being provided by PSC.

19. Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.

20. Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.

21. Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.

22. Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

23. Supports and abides by Pediatric Specialty Care's Mission, Vision, and Values.

24. Abides by Pediatric Specialty Care's businesses code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.

25. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff, or Administrator.

Skills/Competencies

Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to work independently or part of a group

Ability to lead various activity programs

Displays patience, empathy, and passion for working with children

Ability to be flexible and interact with a variety of developmental levels

Qualifications

Educational Requirements and Qualifications for Nurse Technician (CNA):

High school diploma or GED

Must be at least 21 years of age

Possesses and maintains current, valid CPR/First Aid certification

Current, valid driver license

Proficiency with computer programs and applications preferred

Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant Certification preferred

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.