Periop Care Assistant (CNA) – Day Shift

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Wellness program

Total Rewards

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support patients with daily living tasks, monitor vitals, and assist nursing staff in procedures. You will help with hygiene, transportation, and comfort, coordinating care as part of the healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires CNA/MA/EMT credentials and BLS, a high school diploma, and strong patient communication. Shifts begin at 5:30am with flexible scheduling based on unit needs and an emphasis on

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CNA/MA/EMT certification required.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Provider required.
• Health assessment and nursing foundation courses may substitute in lieu of CNA/MA/EMT designation.

Responsibilities

• Attend to individual patient needs including grooming, bathing, feeding, and toileting.
• Check vital signs, weigh patients, apply dressings and collect specimens.
• Transport patients, answer calls, and report observations to the healthcare team.
• Document actions by completing forms and keeping logs.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for patient care and participate in departmental committees.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Team communication

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/EMT certification

BLS certification

Tools

Vital signs monitor

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support patients with daily living tasks, monitor vitals, and assist nursing staff in procedures. You will help with hygiene, transportation, and comfort, coordinating care as part of the healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires CNA/MA/EMT credentials and BLS, a high school diploma, and strong patient communication. Shifts begin at 5:30am with flexible scheduling based on unit needs and an emphasis on