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Care Assistant - PICU (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

#CNA #BLS #Paramedic #Healthcare #Electronic Health Record #Hospital #EMT #CPI #NICU #Clinical support

Quick overview

The Care Assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment and assisting with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, and taking vital signs. They collaborate with the healthcare team to provide compassionate, family-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an active CNA, EMT, or Paramedic license in the State of Florida and maintain American Heart Association BLS certification. A high school education or equivalent is preferred, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

high schoolCommunicationPatient careCritical thinkingConflict resolutionProblem solvingTime managementVital signs monitoringTeam collaborationCrisis interventionMedical equipment maintenanceElectronic health recordPatient hygiene

Job description

Job Summary Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe patient environment and assists with patient care activities such as taking vital signs, feeding, bathing and daily living activities.
Collaborates with the healthcare team and provides compassionate and empathic family-centered care for the patients and families.
Works under the supervision of a RN and in accordance with the hospital policies and procedures.
Job Specific Duties Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers.
F: Daily/ T: 10-30 minutes R: Shared Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures.
F: Daily/ T: 5-15 minutes per patient R: Individual Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior.
F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes R: Individual Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN.
F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover.
F: Daily/ T: 5-30 minutes per room R: Individual Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessary supplies accordingly.
F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Individual Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment.
F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times.
F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: Shared Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.
F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared Assists with transporting patients for special procedures.
F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.
F: Daily/ T: ongoing R: Shared Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors.
Communicates information regarding NCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support.
F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes per-patient R: Shared

Care Assistant - PICU (Full Time, Nights)

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