Patient Care Assistant - SCHOOL HEALTH

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide continuous observation and one-on-one care for a group of patients under a licensed nurse's supervision. This role requires strong observation skills and ability to follow detailed care plans.

The position is part-time (0.6 FTE) with a 32-hour workweek, onsite at our facility. BLS certification and high school diploma are required; prior healthcare experience and EPIC familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring.
• Perform de-escalation interventions as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
• Deliver direct patient care such as vital signs and transport when delegated.
• Stock linens and supplies.
• Accurately document observations and actions in EPIC.
• Prioritize tasks for assigned patients.
• Alert nursing staff to signs of distress or changes in patient condition.
• Remain calm and professional with patients and families.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient observation and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

EPIC/electronic medical record systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Part-Time Days 32 hours/wk
Variable Schedule
Onsite

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.

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

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite