Care Assistant - 6 Tower (Full Time, Nights)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description Job Summary /n/n 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. /n - /n Minimum Job Requirements /n /n - /n C.N.A. certification, EMT or Paramedic - active licensure in the State of Florida. /n - /n CPR: Healthcare Provider /n - /n Psychiatric requirements per policy. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities /n /n - /n Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers. /n - /n 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. /n - /n Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior. /n - /n Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN. /n - /n Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover. /n - /n Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessary supplies accordingly. /n - /n Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment. /n - /n Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times. /n - /n Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. /n - /n Assists with transporting patients for special procedures. /n - /n Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care. /n - /n Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding MCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. /n Knowledge/Skills/Abilities /n /n - /n High school education or equivalent preferred /n - /n Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. /n - /n Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment. /n - /n Strong time management skills. /n - /n Computer literate. /n - /n Effective verbal and written communication skills. /n - /n Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. /n - /n Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader. /n - /n Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice. /n - /n CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) preferred /n (EOE DFW) Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical) Department: 6 TOWER-2100-610004 Job Status: Full Time

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