PCA - Specialty Pediatrics 3W - Part Time - Night

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff in patient care, using strong communication and confidentiality to protect patient information and promote a family-centered environment.

Responsibilities include measuring vitals, recording intake and output, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring safe transport. Requires HSD/GED and PCA training or active enrollment in a health care program; CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and report patient information as indicated.
• Ability to handle confidential information and follow privacy rules.
• Willingness to accept delegated tasks and assist nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs and intake/output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide safe transportation and environment for patients.
• Support clinical and clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care support

Confidentiality awareness

Education

HSD/GED required

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.

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

Specialty Pediatrics

Schedule

Part time

Hours

24

Education

Job Description

HSD/GED is required

Experience

PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required

Certification/Licensure

1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred

CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date