Care Assistant – Inflammatory Bowel Decease (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Homestead (FL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Florida seeks a Part-Time Care Assistant for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. You will support daily patient care activities, monitor vitals, and assist with patient mobility and comfort under RN supervision.

Strong communication, teamwork, and computer literacy are essential. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, with a focus on compassionate, family-centered care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• CNA or EMT/Paramedic active licensure in Florida.
• American Heart Association BLS certification active.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a clean, organized, safe patient environment and assist with patient care tasks.
• Take vital signs, assist with feeding, bathing and daily living activities.
• Record measurements in the Electronic Health Record per hospital policies.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Restock supplies and support room turnover.
• Assist with transporting patients for procedures as needed.
• Provide family-centered care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Greet patients and visitors and provide information about NCH services.

Kenntnisse

CNA/EMT license

BLS certified

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Care Assistant – Inflammatory Bowel Decease (Part Time, Days) -302220

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

: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE CTR-2100-688000

Shift

: Days

Job Status: Part Time with Benefits