PCA - PICU - Full Time - Day

daytonchildrens; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join the Pediatric Critical Care Team on the Main Campus. You will assist the nurse with patient care activities, observe developmental levels, and communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, PCA training or experience, and CPR is preferred at hire. You will measure vital signs, intake and output, help with daily living activities, and ensure a safe environment while supporting

Qualifications

• PCA training or PCA experience or enrollment in a health care related education program is required
• 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs
• Records intake and output
• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Provides safe transportation and environment for patients
• Cross-trained to support clinical and clerical sides
• Demonstrates strong communication and reports patient information as indicated

Skills

Strong communication skills

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