Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Certified Nursing Assistant (PPEC CNA) in Lexington, Kentucky at Easterseals Bluegrass

Position Summary:

The Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, hands-on care and support to medically fragile and chronically ill children in a licensed daycare-style PPEC setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role assists with activities of daily living, comfort measures, and routine health monitoring while supporting a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. The PPEC CNA works collaboratively with nursing and childcare staff to help ensure children can safely participate in daily activities while maintaining compliance with physician orders, individualized care plans, and applicable PPEC regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and supervision to medically fragile and chronically ill children under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist children with activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures.
• Monitor and observe children for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Support children’s participation in age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate activities in a safe manner.
• Assist with positioning, transfers, and mobility using proper techniques and equipment.
• Support basic medical care tasks as delegated by the RN and permitted by state regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, including sanitizing toys, equipment, and care areas.
• Follow infection control, safety, and emergency procedures in compliance with PPEC regulations.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with nursing staff, childcare staff, and families.
• Document care activities as required by facility policy.
• Support a nurturing, inclusive environment that promotes comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Qualifications:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children preferred; experience with medically fragile or special needs children strongly preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required (pediatric-focused preferred).
• Knowledge of basic patient care, safety practices, and infection control.
• Ability to follow care plans, instructions, and delegated nursing tasks.
• Ability to meet state PPEC licensing, background screening, and training requirements.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured daycare environment.
• Physical ability to perform required duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Easterseals is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at HR@Eastersealsbg.org.