NICU Personal Care Assistant - Compassionate Patient Support

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nurses in the NICU at the Main Campus. The role emphasizes direct patient care activities, vital signs, daily living assistance, and safe transportation with strict confidentiality and safety adherence.

The PCA will work full time (36 hours per week) in a dynamic NICU, cross-trained to support both clinical and clerical tasks, contributing to a patient- and family-centered environment.

Qualifications

• PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required.
• 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs, intake and output, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Provide safe transportation and a clean, safe environment for patients.
• Report patient information to the nurse and ask questions when guidance is needed.
• Support both clinical and clerical tasks as part of a cross-trained team.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nurses in the NICU at the Main Campus. The role emphasizes direct patient care activities, vital signs, daily living assistance, and safe transportation with strict confidentiality and safety adherence.

The PCA will work full time (36 hours per week) in a dynamic NICU, cross-trained to support both clinical and clerical tasks, contributing to a patient- and family-centered environment.