ChildServe·Johnston, Iowa
Provide general health and personal care support for children and young adults in an inpatient unit. Responsibilities include managing residents' clothing and personal items, coordinating haircuts, and assisting with admissions and discharges.
We have an opening for a Personal Care Assistant. This individual will, under direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, provide services to support the general health and personal care of children and young adults living in our Inpatient unit. This includes maintaining, organizing, and purchasing clothing/personal items for each resident.
Coordinate haircuts for each resident. Organize and maintain a list of who needs haircuts.
Seasonal
Decoration: Responsible for seasonal decoration of unit. This includes putting up, taking down, and organizing storage of items. Work with therapeutic rec team to help with resident birthday celebrations
Admission and
Discharge of
Residents: Responsible for packing and unpacking residents’ belongings. Ensure that room is prepared for new admissions, and organizes the cleaning of room after discharge.
Team
Collaboration: Work with staff members to assure that each resident's needs are being met. Complete lifting check off in first 90 days and annually, which will allow staff to assist with lifts in emergencies and as needed. Keep unit organized and clean. This can include extra sanitizing of unit during times of illness.
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience working with children with severe developmental disabilities. Candidates must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Market context
In Iowa, Personal Care Assistant roles are commonly driven by ongoing home-based care needs, especially for candidates who can cover set daytime shifts. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for dependable direct-care experience, schedule consistency, and comfort supporting clients in a home setting. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the details faster; if you’re interested, confirm your availability for Thursday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm, before applying.
