Pediatric Care Partner: Hands-On Patient Support

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to join an interdisciplinary team providing quality patient care under licensed supervision. The role supports safe patient care, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, triage, feeds, and transports, while adhering to age-appropriate standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days, and pediatric or hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must have completed at least one clinical rotation as a nursing student.
• Demonstrated leadership and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic patient care under supervision, including vital signs, triage, daily weights, and activities of daily living.
• Handle transport, feeds, baths, oral care, and linen changes as assigned.
• Operate and maintain department equipment and report needs.
• Communicate patient care activities and needs across shifts to the team.
• Document procedures and care provided, ensuring accuracy and continuity.
• Support continuous quality improvement and model professional conduct.
• Assist leadership in staff development and age-appropriate patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Registered Nursing Student with one clinical rotation

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to join an interdisciplinary team providing quality patient care under licensed supervision. The role supports safe patient care, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, triage, feeds, and transports, while adhering to age-appropriate standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days, and pediatric or hospital experience.