Care Assistant - NICU (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Miami, FL

2d

About The Position

The Care Assistant maintains a clean, organized, and safe patient environment and assists with patient care activities, including taking vital signs, feeding, bathing, and activities of daily living. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to provide compassionate, empathic, family-centered care for patients and families. The Care Assistant works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and follows hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or EMT/Paramedic licensure in the State of Florida, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice principles, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort measures, changing bed linens, and changing diapers.
• Measure and record vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference, and other measurements in the Electronic Health Record in accordance with nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Inform the Registered Nurse of pertinent information and significant changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
• Recognize care priorities and follow the Registered Nurse's direction when priorities change.
• Restock supplies, including gloves, gowns, linen, and medical equipment, and assist with room preparation and turnover.
• Identify patient needs and provide necessary supplies.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and promote and practice cost containment.
• Keep patient rooms and the nursing station clean and maintained.
• Provide encouragement, support, and comfort to patients and family members.
• Assist with transporting patients for special procedures.
• Perform other assigned tasks that promote efficient practice operations and quality patient care.
• Welcome patients, families, and visitors; communicate information about NCH services and provide timely service and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED