Pediatric Care Assistant: Start in a Compassionate Team

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Care Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision, supporting a safe unit environment and assisting with clerical tasks and staff orientation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; CNA or nursing-education enrollment is preferred. BLS certification is required upon hire, and vaccination details are part of our employment policy.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training available.
• CNA certification or eligibility in nursing programs; licensure attempts noted.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive patient care.
• Attends to safe environment and promotes efficient operations.
• Unit Secretary/clerical functions.
• Attends education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.
• Shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel (within own skills).

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Enrolled in nursing education program (BSN/AD or LPN)

Nursing licensure candidate who failed exam in past 3 years

Completed UAP program

Experience as nurse assistant/EMT/surgical technician (past 3 years)

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Care Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision, supporting a safe unit environment and assisting with clerical tasks and staff orientation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; CNA or nursing-education enrollment is preferred. BLS certification is required upon hire, and vaccination details are part of our employment policy.