Harrisburg, PA30+ days ago
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. • 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.