Clinical Assistant - Pediatric Day Healthcare Center - Harrisburg, PA

💙 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 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

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 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
• At least 1 year of experience in a pediatric, daycare, or healthcare setting

➕ 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 Environment

• 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!