Care Assistant - 5 Tower (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a compassionate Nursing- Support (Clinical) teammate to assist with daily patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will help with vital signs, activities of daily living, transport for procedures, and prepare rooms and supplies, while promoting safe, family‑centered care in a busy inpatient environment.

You will be part of a team that supports compassionate caregiving, maintains a clean patient environment,

Qualifications

• CNA or EMT/Paramedic active licensure in Florida and BLS certification.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to work under RN supervision and follow hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, nutrition, comfort).
• Performs vital signs, heights, weights and other measurements; records in EHR.
• Informs RN of changes in patient condition; supports care priorities.
• Restocks supplies and assists with room turnover and preparation.
• Greets patients and families; communicates about hospital services.
• Assists with transporting patients for procedures; supports efficient practice.

Skills

CNA/EMT licensure

BLS certification

Patient care

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Verbal/written comms

Healthcare exp

Evidence‑based practice

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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.

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)

Department

5 TOWER-2100-610003

Job Status

Professional