PCA-Urology

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, KY seeks a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support the Urology Clinic. You will assist the nurse with patient care activities, monitor vital signs, and help with daily living tasks while maintaining patient privacy.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, safe transport, and cross-training to support clinical and clerical operations. Hours are M-F, three 8-hour days; HSD/GED required; CPR preferred with certification within two weeks.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED is required.
• PCA training or active enrollment in a healthcare program is required or preferred.
• Strong communication and privacy awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs and intake/output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and safe transport.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and reports information as indicated.
• Cross-trained to support clinical and clerical roles.

Skills

Communication skills

Delegated tasks

Report patient information

Confidentiality

Safety policies

Education

HSD/GED

PCA training / related program

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Urology Clinic

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.

Department Specific Job Details:

Hours: M-F 8 hour days, three days a week.

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