Care Assistant - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Childrens Health System is seeking a Nursing- Support (Clinical) staff member to maintain a clean, safe patient environment and assist with patient care activities under RN supervision. You will help with vital signs, daily living activities, and family-centered care as part of the healthcare team.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nurses and leadership to uphold hospital policies and ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• CNA or EMT/Paramedic license must be active in Florida.
• American Heart Association BLS certification must be active.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Ability to follow the direction of the RN or Nursing Leader and apply evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, hygiene, nutrition and comfort.
• Take vitals and basic measurements; document in EHR.
• Inform RN of significant changes in patient condition.
• Recognize priorities and re-prioritize with RN guidance.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms; assist with turnover.
• Identify patient needs and provide necessary supplies.
• Promote cost containment and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain clean and stocked patient rooms and nursing station.
• Provide encouragement and comfort to patients and families.
• Assist with transporting patients for tests/procedures.
• Participate in routine tasks to support efficient care delivery.
• Greet patients and explain NCH services, delivering timely service.

Skills

CNA/EMT licensure

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Clinical patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Medical equipment handling

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.

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: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE CTR-2100-688000

Job Status: Professional