Care Assistant - Recovery Room (Full Time, Days)

Description Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe patient environment and assists with patient care activities such as taking vital signs, and assessment. 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. Minimum Job Requirements: * C.N.A. certification - active licensure in the State of Florida - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * CPR: American Heart Healthcare Provider - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Qualifications Essential Job Duties: Patient Support functions: * Provides support with vitals, assessments and informs RN of significant changes; assists patients with activities of daily living to include, personal hygiene, nutrition & comfort measure. * Reviews assignments and ensure room setups, ensures clean environment and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times. * Assists with transporting patients for special procedures and completes transport of patient during discharge process. * Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors; provides encouragement and comfort. Communicates MCHS services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. Quality and Safety: * Restocks supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment; assists with room preparation and turnover. * Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment. * Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contributes to the provision of quality patient care. * Ensures clean environment and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times. Common Duties: * Maintains accountability to ensure compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certs, competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu), initial competencies & education requirements. * Maintains accountability by meeting service excellence index (SEI) standards and complying with attendance guidelines and procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * High school education or equivalent preferred. * Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. * Computer literate, experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred * Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment. * Strong time management skills. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader. Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice. Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical) Department: RECOVERY ROOM-2100-760011 Job Status: Professional