Care Assistant – CICU (Full Time, Day shift) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe patientenvironment and assists with patient care activities such as takingvital signs, feeding, bathing and daily living activities.

Collaborates with the healthcare team and provides compassionateand empathic family-centered care for the patients and families.

Works under the supervision of a RN and in accordance with thehospital policies and procedures. Minimum Job Requirements

• C.N.A. certification, EMT or Paramedic – active licensure in theState of Florida.

CPR:

Healthcare Provider

• Psychiatric requirements per policy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to includebathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changingbed linens, and diapers.
• Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference &other measurements and records the results in the Electronic HealthRecord according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures.
• Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications allsignificant changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes directionfor re-prioritizing from the RN.
• Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment,assists with room preparation and turnover.
• Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessarysupplies accordingly.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement andpromotes/practices cost containment.
• Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station atall times.
• Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients andfamily members.
• Assists with transporting patients for special procedures.
• Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practiceoperation and contribute to the provision of quality patientcare.
• Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicatesinformation regarding MCH services and delivers excellent andtimely service and support. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolutionskills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a teamenvironment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment andfollow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or NursingLeader.
• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice,analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) preferred (EOE DFW)