Pediatric Care Assistant - Compassionate Patient Support

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join a pediatric inpatient unit. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine direct patient care, assist with daily activities, document patient data, and support unit operations in line with CCMC policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and CNA/EMT training is strongly preferred. BLS/CPR required within 2 weeks of hire and crisis intervention training within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA, Medical Assistant, or EMT training preferred.
• Minimum of one year pediatric PCA experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification within 2 weeks of hire; Crisis Intervention training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support per unit policies.
• Accurately document patient information in electronic records.
• Maintain unit supplies, equipment and cleanliness; assist with misc. errands as directed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Communication skills

Bilingual preference

Education

High school diploma

CNA program

Medical Assistant program

EMT certification

Job description

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join a pediatric inpatient unit. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine direct patient care, assist with daily activities, document patient data, and support unit operations in line with CCMC policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and CNA/EMT training is strongly preferred. BLS/CPR required within 2 weeks of hire and crisis intervention training within 3 months.