Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs)

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Resident Care Manager (RCM), the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) is responsible for providing the highest level of direct care and support to residents in accordance with state laws and organizational guidelines. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the CNA is responsible for responding to the unique needs of each resident while assisting him/her in meeting their individual goals.

About Broward Children’s Center (BCC)

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support.

With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.

“With your support, Broward Children’s Center (BCC) provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.”

If you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Resident Care Manager (RCM), the Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) is responsible for providing the highest level of direct care and support to residents in accordance with state laws and organizational guidelines. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the CNA is responsible for responding to the unique needs of each resident while assisting him/her in meeting their individual goals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program

Minimum of 6 months’ experience preferably in PEDS or a long term care facility

Strong desire to work with Medically Fragile children

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should relate to children/adolescents and indicate an interest in working with the physically impaired. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Promote the resident’s health and well-being in conjunction with their individual care plan goals.
2. Adheres to schedule and performs bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene of residents while encouraging patient participation in self-care skills.
3. Takes temperatures and vital signs and notifies nurse of any abnormal ranges in a timely manner.
4. Properly documents obtained information on Flow Sheet.
5. Repositions residents throughout shift with frequent rounds at least every 2 hours.
6. Demonstrates compliance with Physical Management Plan of all Residents
   1. Positioning Program - positions residents properly in wheelchair and in bed
   2. Splinting Program
   3. Sensory Program
   4. Feeding Program
7. Properly documents resident's performance in required programs.
8. Ensures residents are ready for school, that they are neat and clean, assist residents onto the school bus, appropriately dressed for the weather and properly strapped in his/her chair.  Assist residents off bus noting their overall condition (documenting resident’s condition as needed).
9. Follows direction of RCM, DON or nurse in emergencies.
10. Reports to RCM or supervisor on duty when leaving and returning to unit, (i.e. coffee or meal break).
    1. Ensures that break times are staggered with other nursing assistants
11. Maintains a safe and clean environment for all residents.
    1. Maintains facility in neat and orderly condition, completing housekeeping duties as assigned
    2. Complete laundry on each shift in the absences of the Laundress as assigned
12. Follows infection control policies and procedures.
13. Engages in proper interdisciplinary communication with:
    1. Therapy Department - report any missing/broken wheelchair parts and/or orthotics
    2. Respiratory Department
    3. Psychology
    4. DON/RCM
14. Attend ongoing in-services, training, and in house educational programs.
    1. Utilize learned knowledge towards resident care and leisure
15. Assist residents in meeting their educational, therapy, and respiratory goals by learning his/her individual care plan and implementing applicable activities.
16. Responsible for the implementation of one on one activities per the resident’s individual care plan such as organizing and participating in games, reading to children, teaching residents songs, assist with hand-over-hand activities such as painting and drawing.
17. Document the resident’s response during activities.
18. Actively participates in and engage residents during recreational therapy (individual and group recreational therapy and community outings).
19. Assist residents with homework as needed.
20. Assist the Recreational Therapy Department with the implementation of special events (parties, birthday, BBQ's, holidays, etc.).
21. Attend Care Planning meetings on a quarterly basis.
22. Provide supervision and redirection to residents in a positive and constructive manner.
23. Ensure that any specific additional needs of the residents are being met – medical, physical, emotional or spiritual.
24. Undertake other duties as deemed necessary to provide excellent standards of care for residents at all times.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Certified Nursing Assistant License in the State of Florida

Valid Florida Driver's License

HIV Course

CPR and First Aid Course

A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENT

BCC reserves the privilege of assigning the health care worker to the area where his/her expertise may be used to best advantage.  It may be necessary to change assignment from time to time.

SAFETY

Provides for safety and wellbeing of all residents and co-workers.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Cooperates with all team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employee Benefits

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible positions to support your health, financial security, and well-being. Key benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met.
• Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
• Additional Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.

Employee Childcare

BCC offers valuable childcare programs to support our employees and their families:

• Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

Join BCC and enjoy a supportive, robust benefits program designed to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life.

BCC/CCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic

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