PCA-Sleep Clinic

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support nurses in the Cardiology - EKG department. The role focuses on compassionate patient care, accurate vital signs, and collaboration with the care team.

The PCA will assist with activities of daily living, maintain patient safety, and help with clerical tasks as needed. Education or certification in healthcare is required, with CPR preferred at hire or within two weeks.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• PCA training or experience or enrollment in a health care program is required.
• 1–2 years STNA experience in hospital setting preferred.
• CPR is preferred at hire or must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and recording vital signs.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
• Providing safe transportation and environment for patients.
• Supporting clinical and clerical duties as needed.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and reporting information as indicated.
• Contributing to a patient- and family-centered experience.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PCA-Sleep Clinic# dayton children's## PCA-Sleep ClinicApply: Dayton Children's - Main Campus: Dayton Children's - South Campus: Part time: Posted Today: R24753## **Facility:**Dayton Children's - Main Campus## **Department:**Cardiology - EKG## **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: M-F Days will vary, day shift****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