Care Assistant - 6 Tower (Part Time, Nights)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking a Care Assistant for 6 Tower (Part Time, Nights). You will support patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with feeding and hygiene, and collaborate with nurses to ensure safe, compassionate care.

You’ll help maintain clean rooms and respond to patient needs with empathy, under RN supervision. Required CNA or EMT/Paramedic license in Florida and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• Active Florida CNA or EMT/Paramedic license.
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort.
• Take vital signs and record results in the EHR.
• Inform RN of significant changes in patient condition.
• Restock supplies and assist with room turnover and transport as needed.
• Greet patients and families and provide patient-centered support.
• Perform other duties to promote efficient operation and quality care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

CNA or EMT/Paramedic license (FL)

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant - 6 Tower (Part Time, Nights) (302087)

Job Description

Care Assistant - 6 Tower (Part Time, Nights) - 302087

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

• 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.
• 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)