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Pediatric Health Choice, a PHS company specialize in providing exceptional care for medically complex, technology-dependent, and behaviorally challenged children. Our pioneering child-focused, family-oriented service model has set the standard across the nation.

As the largest operator of Ambulatory Medical Day Health Centers in the U.S., we are proud to be Medicaid certified and fully licensed by state regulatory agencies, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Hours: Flexible Hours | Full Time | 30+ hours/week

• Assists nursing team in the delivery of routine child care activities.
• Performs clinical skills according to established standards of care; assists nurse with treatments/procedures as requested.
• Participates in data collection, i.e., VSS, BP, weights, collection of specimens, etc.
• Records clinical findings, patient information, interventions, and patient responses in designated records.
• Reports to designated Registered Nurse any specific patient/family issues, signs and symptoms, concerns or problems requiring further assessment, communication, investigation, and/or intervention.
• Recognizes the need for and initiates CPR as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patients and their families.
• Maintains clean, safe unit environment; minimizes the risk of the transfer of infection or injury by adhering to universal precautions and barrier techniques; identifies and reports safety hazards to designated Registered Nurse.
• Manages specialized patient care, i.e., child in isolation, as assigned.
• Participates in play/child development/educational activities as directed.
• Accepts child care assignments and center maintenance duties or discusses problems/concerns with designated Clinical Manager.
• Attends communication meetings, child care conferences, and clinical inservices as appropriate.
• Prepares meals for children as per meal plan guidelines or per individual child's prescribed nutritional plan.
• Labels and maintains stock/individual child food/formula supply; stores opened food/formula in labeled/sealed/closed containers; checks expiration dates and disposes of accordingly; performs weekly disposal of all opened perishable items; shops for meal plan program as directed.
• Cleanses feeding tubes daily with vinegar solution and air dries; places tubing in refrigerator nightly.
• Changes bed linens on set days, i.e., M W F and/or between children and when linen is soiled; maintains laundry.
• Cleanses suction canisters/connecting tubing daily with vinegar solution and air dries if used.
• Changes feeding tubes, bulb syringes and nebulizer units weekly.
• Cleans beds, high chairs, swings, exam table, plastic mats, etc. daily and/or between children.
• Performs minor center/equipment repairs and assembles new furniture/equipment.
• Takes inventory; replaces/orders stock medical supplies based on established weekly par levels; checks in supplies when delivered (compares shipping invoice with actual supplies delivered) and puts supplies away; forwards packing slip to designated Administrative Coordinator.
• Performs daily duties outlined in the Food/Formula Expiration Log and completes accordingly.
• Performs duties as outlined in the Direct Care Staff Daily Routine, Therapeutic Play Staff Daily Routine and Therapeutic Play Typical Daily Routine study guides.

Transport (PPEC Facility Only):

• Safeguard children during transport to/from PPEC Center.
• Respond to emergencies; activate EMS if needed.
• Maintain and inventory emergency medical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with transport policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school for Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Valid Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Completion of a pediatric basic life support certification course; current CPR card.
• Minimum one year experience in the care of infants, toddlers and children

• Impactful Work: Make a profound difference in the lives of children and families facing unique health challenges.
• Innovative Environment: Join a team at the forefront of pediatric health care innovation and best practices.
• Career Growth: Explore diverse opportunities for professional development and advancement within our expanding network.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share a commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages, and a supportive work environment.

• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health and Dental insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K with match & educational benefits

Interested candidates should apply online. Please include cover letter & resume along with salary requirements in your application.

Pediatric Health Choice is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunities for all regardless of protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.