PCA - NICU - Full Time - Day

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Hospital in the NICU is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care under nursing supervision. The role emphasizes communication, safety, and family-centered care in a high-acuity neonatal setting.

Education is required (HSD/GED) with PCA training or experience preferred; 1–2 years STNA hospital experience is favored, and CPR is preferred at hire (must be obtained within 2 weeks).

Qualifications

• Education: HSD/GED required.
• PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program.
• 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting preferred.
• CPR preferred at hire; must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse in completion of patient care activities.
• Measure and record vital signs; monitor intake and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide safe transportation.
• Maintain confidentiality and a safe environment for patients.
• Cross-train to support clinical and clerical duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Vital signs

ADL support

Cross-training

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Department:

NICU

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

36

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. The PCA is cross trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business.

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: