PCA - Float - Part Time - Night

Dayton Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in the Float & Logistics department. You will assist with patient care activities, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, confidential environment in a busy pediatric setting.

The role requires a HSD/GED, PCA training or experience, and CPR is preferred (to be obtained within 2 weeks of start). This part-time position offers 24 hours per week in an on-site hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: HSD/GED required.
• PCA training or experience preferred; active enrollment acceptable.
• 1-2 years STNA hospital experience preferred.
• CPR preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse in patient care activities and monitor vital signs.
• Record intake and output and report patient information as indicated.
• Maintain confidentiality and report safety concerns as needed.
• Support patient/family experience and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Communication

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: