Patient Care Assistant Resource Pool

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide continuous observation and individualized care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on-site with weekend and holiday rotation. A High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification are required, with preferred experience in healthcare and EPIC EMR familiarity to support safe, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum one year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous one-on-one observation and monitoring.
• Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transport.
• Document observations and interventions in EPIC.
• Maintain a safe environment and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Stock linens and supplies and follow hospital protocols.
• Provide de-escalation interventions when needed.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

De-escalation

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Job description

Full Time (36 hours per week)

7:00am to 7:30pm includes weekend and holiday rotation

Onsite for Resource Pool

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

• 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.

Technical Expertise

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

Education and Experience

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

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite