PCA - Specialty Pediatrics 3W - Part Time - Night

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

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Main Campus in Dayton, OH. Responsibilities include assisting the nurse with patient care, taking vital signs, and supporting daily activities while respecting patient confidentiality. CPR is preferred at hire but must be obtained within two weeks of start date.

Education required is HSD/GED. Prior PCA training or STNA experience is preferred; 1–2 years in a hospital setting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience or training as PCA or STNA preferred.
• CPR certification preferred at hire, or obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs, intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and safe transportation.
• Cross-trained to support clinical and clerical operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Department:

Specialty Pediatrics

Schedule:

Part time

Hours:

24

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 Description
Job Description
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

Department Specific Job Details: