• Clinical Assistant - PDHC

    Aveanna Healthcare (Shreveport, LA)


    Clinical Assistant - PDHC

     

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    Job Details

    Requisition #:

    208680

    Location:

    Shreveport, LA 71118

    Category:

    Personal Care Assistant

    Salary:

    $11.00 - $13.00 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.

     

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