PCA- Perioperative Services

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses in caring for pediatric patients, considering developmental levels and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

The role includes measuring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing safe transport and a clean environment. Part-time hours, 630-3p, with a pay-per-period schedule; HSD/GED required and PCA training or experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CPR certification preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs, intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides safe transportation and environment for patients.
• Cross-trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Confidentiality

Education

HSD/GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Perioperative Services II

Schedule

Part time

Hours

20

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.

Department Specific Job Details

Hours- 630-3p Part time position, 40 hours per pay period. Schedule is based off pay periods. Week 1: Thursday, Friday. Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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