Care Assistant – 3 South (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's; Homestead (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking a Care Assistant for 3 South to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and ensuring a safe, clean patient environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate family-centered care and collaboration with the healthcare team. Ideal candidates hold CNA/EMT licensure in Florida, BLS certification, and strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT/Paramedic – active licensure in the State of Florida – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Responsabilités

• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, nutrition, and comfort measures.
• Take vital signs and record results in the EHR.
• Inform RN of changes in patient condition.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms.
• Greet patients and families and provide service.
• Transport patients for procedures.
• Support with daily living activities and care coordination.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/EMT-Paramedic training

BLS certification

Outils

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Description du poste

Care Assistant – 3 South (Full Time, Nights) -302261

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe patient environment and assists with patient care activities such as taking vital signs, feeding, bathing and daily living activities. Collaborates with the healthcare team and provides compassionate and empathic family-centered care for the patients and families. Works under the supervision of a RN and in accordance with the hospital policies and procedures.

Job Specific Duties

• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers. F: Daily/ T: 10-30 minutes R: Shared
• Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures. F: Daily/ T: 5-15 minutes per patient R: Individual
• Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes R: Individual
• Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual
• Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover. F: Daily/ T: 5-30 minutes per room R: Individual
• Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessary supplies accordingly. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared
• Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: Shared
• Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared
• Assists with transporting patients for special procedures. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared
• Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care. F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared
• Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding NCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT/Paramedic – active licensure in the State of Florida – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) preferred.

Job

: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Primary Location

: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Hospital Campus

Department

: 3 SOUTH-2100-610001

Shift

: Days

Job Status: Full Time