PCA - Urgent Care - South Campus - Part Time

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital, South Campus, Emergency Department/Urgent Care, is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support nurses and care teams. The role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced pediatric environment.

Ideal candidates have PCA training or experience, or are enrolled in a related health care program.

Qualifications

• PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required
• CPR certification is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs and intake/output
• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Provides safe transportation and environment for patients
• Cross trains to support clinical and clerical tasks

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Department

Emergency Department / Urgent Care - South Campus

Facility

Dayton Children's - South Campus

Department

Emergency Department / Urgent Care - South Campus

Schedule

Part time

Hours

18

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