CNA/EMT/MA/Paramedic for Pediatric Day Facility

ABOUT LITTLE SPROUTS

Little Sprouts PPEC is a center for medically fragile children in High Springs, Florida. We are excited to offer an up and coming vision for children with complex medical needs and services for children in this area. We specialize in children with special needs and helping meet their educational and medical needs. We understand how isolating and difficult it can be to find the right fit for medically needy children and we are happy to be here to help.

Job Summary

The Direct Care Provider provides direct care to center individuals under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing. Such care is provided in accordance with all professional, state and federal requirements.

REPORTS TO

The RN on duty

Duties and Responsibilities

· Delivers competent and quality care in compliance with physician orders.

· Ongoing observation and assessment of individuals condition and needs.

· Takes appropriate action based on an individual's assessment.

· Documents individual care actions in an official record in response to medical needs.

· Identifies in writing individual's responses to treatment, specifically those that are unusual or unexpected.

· Monitors and interprets vital signs.

· Provides personal hygiene assistance.

· Monitors individuals I and O.

· Maintains adequate medical supplies.

· Assists with the development of an individual plan of care.

· Outlines individual goals and desired outcomes.

· Establishes individual care that is consistent with the medical plan provided by the physician.

· Collaborates in the identification of individual needs and/or problems.

· Reinforces individual's and family education for care of the individual.

· Intervenes as appropriate to prevent or reduce an individual's injury.

· Maintains the privacy and supports the rights of individuals and their families related to

· Communicates effectively with the family and company staff to provide appropriate information r...