PCA-Pre-OP/PACU

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nurses in delivering compassionate patient care. You will measure and record vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, efficient patient environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, PCA training or experience, and CPR certification or eligibility. Schedule is full-time, with hours on a rotating M-F shift, averaging 36 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are required.
• Able to accept delegated tasks and report patient information.
• Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurse in completing patient care activities.
• Records vitals, intake/output, and assists with activities of daily living.
• Transports patients safely and supports clinical and clerical operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Delegated tasks

Confidentiality

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Department:

Perioperative Services I

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:

Hours: M-F 630a-7pm ( three days a week, days will vary )

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