Care Assistant (PRN)

Children's Mercy KC • Overland Park, KS

3d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Care Assistants provide basic, uncomplicated patient care and assist with unit or department operations under the supervision of registered nurses. Responsibilities are delegated by supervising registered nurses and carried out in accordance with the job description. The role supports patient care, safe and efficient unit operations, clerical functions, education, and the orientation of new personnel within the Care Assistant’s skills. The position is onsite and is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience is necessary; on-the-job training is provided.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or meet one of the listed alternatives: be enrolled in a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing education program and have successfully completed the fundamentals in nursing course; have been a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing licensure candidate who failed a state licensure examination within the past 3 years; have completed a qualifying UAP program within the past 3 years; have completed a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) 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 3 years.
• Must be willing to receive seasonal influenza vaccination; new employees must also be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to MMR or varicella, or lacking evidence of Tdap vaccination since 2005. Medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in patient- or customer-facing roles is preferred.
• Some units may require bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive patient care.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and promoting 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.

Benefits

• Children’s Mercy offers benefits plans designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED