Patient Care Assistant

Akron Children’s Hospital; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a PRN On-Site Patient Care Assistant to provide continuous observation and direct patient care under licensed nurses. The role emphasizes safety, de-escalation, and accurate documentation in EPIC.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, BLS certification, and some healthcare exposure, plus familiarity with EPIC and MS Office. On-site schedule and hospital protocols guide day-to-day tasks and patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.
• Experience with EPIC EMR or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions
• Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others
• Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
• Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Stock linens and supplies
• Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC
• Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner
• Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.
• Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

EPIC EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

PRN On-Site

Days

Summary: The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides continuous observation and individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

1. Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
2. Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions
3. Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others
4. Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
5. Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
6. Stock linens and supplies
7. Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC
8. Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner
9. Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.
10. Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.
11. Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Other information

Technical Expertise

1. Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology preferred.
2. Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
3. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
4. Experience working in an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required
2. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience is preferred
4. Years of supervisory experience: None

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite