PCA - Specialty Pediatrics 7th - Full Time - Nights

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses in delivering patient care on the 7th Floor Tower II on the Main Campus. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and ensure a safe, clean environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Must have high school diploma or GED, PCA training or related experience, and willingness to pursue CPR within two weeks of start.

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

• Assist the nurse in completion of patient care activities.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and safe transportation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Cross-train to support clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Report patient information

Confidentiality awareness

Education

HSD/GED

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.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

7th Floor Tower II

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.

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