Care Partner- Arthur M. Blank PICU, Part time

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Regular sub-type employee to assist with basic patient care under licensed supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, triage, daily weights, feeding, bathing, and transports support.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and pediatric care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
• 2 years pediatric health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed personnel, using age-appropriate standards.
• Perform vital signs, patient triage, daily weights, feeding/bathing/oral care, linen changes, and transports assistance.
• Utilize and maintain department equipment; communicate care activities and needs to the shift team.
• Document tasks and care provided; participate in continuous assessment and quality improvement.
• Serve as a role model for professional conduct and support department leadership.
• Care for patients across the pediatric age range per established guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 7:00 AM Shift End Time 7:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Functions

Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to organize and provide quality patient care services under the supervision of a licensed professional. Proactively supports the efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment at Children's.

Experience

No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

2 years pediatric health care experience

Certification as a Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant OR Patient Care Technician with pediatric or hospital experience, OR be a Registered Nursing Student who has successfully completed one clinical rotation, OR have at least one (1) year of previous clinical healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Competencies as defined by the department must be completed within six (6) months of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required Demonstrated leadership abilities and documentation of ongoing development and training

Job Responsibilities

Assists in the basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional personnel using age and developmentally appropriate standards - to include vital sign assessment, patient triage, daily weights, assisting with feeds/baths/oral care, linen changes, and assisting with transports. Utilizes and maintains department and patient care equipment as assigned. Communicates information relating to patient care job activities, needs and responsibilities for the assigned shift to appropriate personnel. Utilizes effective organization and communication skills in prioritizing, delivering, and documenting patient care, and documents the tasks/procedure/care that is provided. Initiates and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided. Acts as a role model for organizational and developmental skills. Assists departmental leadership team in the development of other staff members. Accepts responsibility for own growth, development and professional conduct. While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate age specific guidelines. This age population includes: N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult.

Clinical Age Population

This age population includes: N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Other Patient Care Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.