Care Assistant

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Care Assistants provide basic, uncomplicated patient care and assist with unit and department operations under the supervision of registered nurses. Responsibilities are delegated by supervising registered nurses and performed in accordance with the job description. The role is onsite at a Children’s Mercy location and is not eligible for remote work. No experience is necessary, and on-the-job training is provided. Patient- or customer-facing experience is preferred.

Children’s Mercy emphasizes an inclusive, compassionate workplace guided by kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity. The seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive indicated vaccinations for MMR, varicella, and Tdap, subject to discussion of medical or religious exemptions with Human Resources. Immunization records may be requested. A drug screen is performed upon hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience is necessary; on-the-job training is provided.
• CNA certification, or meet one of the listed alternatives: be enrolled in a professional BSN/AD or practical LPN nursing education program and have successfully completed fundamentals in nursing; have been a BSN/AD or LPN licensure candidate within the past three years who failed the state licensure examination; have completed a qualifying UAP program within the past three years; have completed a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and be awaiting licensure examination in this country; or have worked as a nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician within the past three years.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Some units may require bilingual skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in patient- or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive patient care.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and promote efficient and safe operations.
• Perform unit secretary and clerical functions.
• Attend education programs, unit meetings, and assigned committees.
• Share responsibility for teaching and orienting new personnel within the employee’s skills.

What This Job Offers

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