PCA - Specialty Pediatrics 3W - Part Time - Night

Dayton Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant for the Specialty Pediatrics III unit at the Main Campus. The role supports nurses in patient care activities, helps monitor vitals, and contributes to a safe, family-centered environment.

The PCA assists with activities of daily living, documents patient information, and upholds confidentiality and safety standards as part of a dynamic pediatric team.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED is required.
• 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.
• CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse in completion of patient care activities, considering developmental level.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and reports patient information as indicated.
• Records vital signs, intake and output, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients.
• Cross trained to support clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Patient care assistance

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus

Department:

Specialty Pediatrics III

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: