Care Assistant/Milk Tech. - NICU (Part Time, Days)

DescriptionJob SummaryDelivers high quality, sanitary, and accurate milk orders. 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.Job Specific DutiesResponsible for communicating with medical, nursing and nutrition team for clarifications and prioritization of expressed breast milk orders. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: IndividualCreates labels according to MCHS standards for expressed breast milk. F: Daily/ T: 30-60 minutes R: SharedSanitizes work area prior to and post preparation of milk. F: Daily/ T: 30 minutes R: IndividualPrepares, labels and stores expressed breast milk in accordance with policy. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: IndividualRequisitions and inspects supplies and materials in order to maintain inventory levels and to ensure that standards of quality are met. F: Daily/ T: 30 minutes R: IndividualArranges milk prep rooms for ease of product visibility and according to inspection standards (Food Safety & Sanitation, EOC). F: Daily/ T: 30 minutes R: SharedRotates fresh milk to freezers to prevent expiration. Monitors prepared milk and discards if expired. F: Daily/ T: 60 minutes R: IndividualMeasures/weighs fortification ingredients using a gram scale for powder products and a graduated cylinder, beaker or sterile syringe for liquid products. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: IndividualUtilizes the standard recipe charts for preparation of human milk or uses the recipe provided in the comments section of the order. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: IndividualUtilizes aseptic technique for preparation of all special mixed milk or modulars for human milk. F: Daily/ T: 3 hours R: IndividualMaintains a strict schedule in order to complete the preparation and distribution of milk F: Daily/ T: 60 minutes R: SharedFollows appropriate storage time for opened products, utilizing opened/expiration labels for all opened containers being stored. F: Daily/ T: 30 minutes R: IndividualPerforms all delivery of expressed breast milk to patient’s room. F: Daily/ T: 45 minutes R: IndividualResponsible for properly utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). F: Daily/ T: 15 minutes R: IndividualMaintains necessary log books for utilization of donor human milk. F: Daily/ T: 30 minutes R: IndividualAssists 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 per patient R: IndividualPerforms 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: IndividualInforms RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior. F: Daily/ T: 5-10 minutes R: IndividualRestock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover. F: Daily/ T: 5-30 minutes per room R: IndividualMaintains patient rooms and nursing station clean at all times. F: Daily/ T: 60-120 minutes R: Individual Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding MCHS services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. F: Daily/ T: Ongoing R: IndividualQualifications Minimum Job RequirementsCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employmentAmerican Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesHigh School Education or equivalent preferredAble to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasksAble to perform mathematical and fortification calculationsAble to convert specific weights in an accurate and precise mannerAble to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workersBasic proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook preferredEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment Job:Nursing- Support (Clinical)Department:NEONATAL ICU-2100-620010Job Status:Part Time with Benefits

Created: 2026-02-23