PCA - Float - Part Time

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant for the Float & Logistics department at the Main Campus. The role involves assisting nurses, communicating clearly, and handling delegated tasks while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

You will monitor vital signs, help patients with daily activities, and ensure safe transport and a clean environment, aligned with the hospital mission and patient-family experience goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs, intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides safe transportation and environment for patients.

Skills

Communication

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Department:

Float & Logistics

Schedule:

Part time

Hours:

24

Job Details:

Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks, and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. The PCA measures and records vital signs, intake, and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients.

Job Description

Education:

HSD/GED is required

Experience:

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

Certification/Licensure:

CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date

Department Specific Job Details: