| Location | Hurst, Texas |
| Website | https://www.vivapeds.com/job-board |
Join VIVA Pediatrics - Where Passion Meets Purpose! VIVA Pediatrics is a pediatric home health services agency with a specialty in private duty nursing, skills nursing visits, therapy and medical day centers for infants and children (ages birth through 20 years of age). Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide high-quality care to medically fragile children. We are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care. Here, you're not just a number, you're a valued member of our patient-centered community. Experience a work environment where quality care triumphs and your voice matters. We believe that offering a great culture leads to great care. Here is what our clients are saying: Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am-5:30pm 1 | SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS The Nurse Aide (Direct Care Staff) provides hands-on assistance to medically fragile children in a structured pediatric day center. The role includes supporting activities of daily living, monitoring health status, assisting with safety and care routines, and maintaining a therapeutic, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment. 2 | COMPETENCIES · Skilled in assisting with pediatric care routines · Dependability and punctuality · Strong observational and reporting skills · Adherence to infection control and safety standards · Clear and compassionate communication · Teamwork and flexibility in a multidisciplinary setting · Family-centered care approach 3 | MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Assist with hygiene, dressing, toileting, and other daily care needs · Support feeding routines, including oral and tube feeding as trained · Record and report vital signs and changes in condition to nursing staff · Provide mobility and transfer assistance (e.g., wheelchair, lifts) · Maintain a clean and safe care environment · Document care activities per center protocols · Support developmental activities and therapeutic play · Participate in training and demonstrate competency before delivering care · Follow center policies for infection control, safety, and emergency procedures · Communicate respectfully with families and staff · May assist with transportation or van support as needed · Assists with weekend marketing events as requested and approved · Performs other duties as required 4 | ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS · Reports to: Director of Nursing or Center Administrator · Works under the supervision of an RN or LVN · Collaborates with IDT therapy, nursing, and administrative staff · Interacts professionally with children, families, and transportation personnel 5 | SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise other employees. 6 | WORK ENVIRONMENT · Pediatric day healthcare center with medically fragile children · Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and physical care tasks · Exposure to infection risks, bodily fluids, and medical equipment · Indoor facility with structured activity areas and clinical care space 7| PHYSICAL DEMANDS · · Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and transfer pediatric patients safely · Frequent bending, reaching, and movement throughout shift · Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods · May require pushing wheelchairs, operating lifts, or helping on/off transport vans 8| POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK · Full-time · Monday–Friday, with shifts falling between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM · Occasional extended hours based on patient needs or center operations 9| TRAVEL Minimal; may assist with transport on van routes as needed 10| REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · High school diploma or GED required · one of the following: (A) one year of experience employed in a health care setting providing direct care to minors who are medically or technologically dependent; (B) two years of experience employed in a health care, childcare, or school setting providing direct care to minors who are medically or technologically dependent; (C) two years of experience employed in a health care setting providing direct care to adults; or (D) sufficient skills to meet the competency and training requirements described in subsection (b) of this section; and · Certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred · Pediatric experience or working with special needs children highly preferred · CPR certification required 11| ADITIONAL ELGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS · Must be at least 18 years old · Must pass a background check and misconduct registry screening · Must meet immunization and TB screening requirements · Must complete and demonstrate competency in hands-on care if qualifying under internal training pathway per §550.409(b) · Must comply with staff orientation and ongoing development standards in §550.415 and §550.416 12| CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt |