Pediatric Care Assistant – Day, Part-Time

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant in the Bone Marrow Transplant unit. You will plan and provide approved care for assigned patients under supervision, assist with activities of daily living, and support co-workers.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team. CPR training and prior patient care experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following.
• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution.
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (If CNA is in another state, must reciprocity within 180 days of hire).
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry.
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years.
• Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care - Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN.
• Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
• Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties.
• Use crisis control techniques and assist in de‑escalation of patients and visitors.
• Assist with patient transport as requested.
• May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.
• Communication - Demonstrates Cincinnati Children’s CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co‑workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction.
• Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary.
• Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record.
• Seek information and guidance when needed.
• Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.
• Environment - Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors and employees.
• Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families.
• Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development levels.
• Administrative Support - Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency.
• Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette.
• Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
• May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

Education

ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited institution

Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA

Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry

1+ years of patient care experience

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant in the Bone Marrow Transplant unit. You will plan and provide approved care for assigned patients under supervision, assist with activities of daily living, and support co-workers.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team. CPR training and prior patient care experience are required.