PCA - Float - Part Time - Night

daytonchildrens; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Main Campus is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure patient safety. You will measure vitals, record intake/output, and communicate patient needs while maintaining confidentiality and following safety protocols.

Education is required (HSD/GED); PCA training or current enrollment in health care studies is preferred. 1–2 years STNA experience in hospital settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: HSD/GED is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide safe transportation and environment for patients.
• Report patient information and escalation needs to the nursing staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Reporting patient information

Education

HSD/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.

Department Specific Job Details

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