Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital seeks a Part-Time Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator to support the nursing team and families in the inpatient unit. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and administrative tasks under RN supervision in a pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, welcoming patient environment.

Qualifications

• Active Florida CNA or EMT/Paramedic license
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 1–3 years clerical or customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing and nutrition.
• Performs vital signs and records results in the EHR per policy.
• Communicates patient changes to the RN and supports the care team.
• Maintains clean, organized patient rooms and supplies.
• Greets patients and families and provides compassionate, family-centered care.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Printers

Hospital software (EHR)

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator (Part Time, Days) (302212)

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Welcomes and assists patients and families and performs general computer, receptionist, and clerical duties in a Nursing Unit. 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 and supports 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.
• 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.
• Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communicates all significant changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN.
• Restocks supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, and assists with room preparation and turnover.
• Identifies the needs of the patient and guests and provides necessary supplies accordingly.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment.
• Maintains patient rooms and nursing station clean and organized at all times.
• Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.
• Assists with transporting patients for special procedures.
• Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contributes to the provision of quality patient care.
• Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding NCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. Provides administrative support and assists the medical and clinical teams with requests and tasks.
• Promptly answers patient calls, transfers calls, and obtains information to effectively resolve an issue or request.
• Ensures every guest experience is positive and lasting. Provides the guest with a "Welcome Packet" and assists the clinical team to support the guests to become oriented to their patient care area and their room.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory and orders supplies when needed.
• Maintains non-electronic patient medical records for code blue and trauma documentation.
• Scans consents and calls all consults.
• Requests and follows up on servicing of non-functioning equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring all mobile computers are charged and functioning every night.
• Maintains accuracy of patient placement and nursing assignments in electronic applications and unit spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• 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
• 1-3 years of clerical or customer service experience

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.
• Computer literate and knowledge of printers
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous Healthcare experience and Medical Terminology 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.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to learn appropriate software applications.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  

Nursing- Support (Clinical)