PCA - PICU - Full Time - Day

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Main Campus is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in completing patient care activities, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced pediatric environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively with the Pediatric Critical Care Team.

Education requirements include HSD/GED, PCA training or enrollment, and CPR may be required

Qualifications

• HSD/GED is required.
• PCA training or PCA experience or active enrollment in health care related education program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient safety and comfort by assisting with activities of daily living.
• Records vital signs and monitors intake/output.
• Communicates patient information to nursing staff and reports abnormalities.

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Pediatric Critical Care Team

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.

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

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference.

Our values

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.