ChildServe Careers

Description

• Provide direct care and assist individuals with daily living and behavioral needs in the family's home.
• Implement care plans and provide ongoing feedback regarding additional or changing care plan needs to individual’s supervisor.
• Perform duties related to the tracking and upkeep of participant’s personal belongings.  
• Responsible for timely and accurate communication regarding services with families, staff, and supervisors.
• Become certified for medication administration as well as other specialized trainings as identified.  
• Pass MVR background check to be an approved driver and take individual into the community.

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Experience working with or knowledge of individuals with special health care needs preferred. 
• Must be able to provide your own transportation.
• Ability to electronically document services provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life!
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.