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Care Assistant

The Children's Mercy Hospital · Health Care · $2.34B budget · 10,248 staff · Since 1901

Why The Children's Mercy Hospital

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides pediatric healthcare and conducts advanced translational research in a state-of-the-art facility to improve medical treatments for children.

  • All expenses for program services relate to providing healthcare. There was a total of 390 licensed beds and 203,844 adjusted patient days during the year from 14,807 admissions. Outpatient visits totaled 585,160 which includes 50,803 primary care visits, 91,051 urgent…$1.43B spent in FY2024
  • Children's Mercy Hospital (CM) is dedicated to becoming a leader in pediatric translational research. A strategic planning initiative established the Children's Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) to focus on research and research infrastructure. Through the generosity of two philanthropic gifts totaling…$107.4M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$771K–$1.8M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$1.81B
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
10,248
employees
1,105 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
76%
of spending
Looks good: 76% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+13%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
18 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 17.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1956
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play.

This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

Care Assistants provide basic, uncomplicated patient care and assist with unit/department operations under the supervision of registered nurses. Assignment of job responsibilities are as delegated by registered nurses assigned to supervise the care assistant and in accordance with this job description. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination.

If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Provides supportive patient care. Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment and promotes efficient and safe operations. Unit Secretary/clerical functions. Attends education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees. Shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel (within own skills) Qualifications HS diploma or equivalent and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training Experience patient or customer facing roles preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or If not a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) one of the following criteria must be met: Enrolled in a professional (BSN/AD) or…

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About The Children's Mercy Hospital

From its Form 990