Pediatric Care Assistant - Day Shift, Hands-on Support

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Liberty (LA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center seeks a Regular full-time PACU assistant at the Liberty Campus. Provide approved care under RN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, transport, and 1‑to‑1 observation as needed.

Demonstrate CARES behaviors and maintain documentation and safety standards in a fast-paced pediatric setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, crisis de‑escalation, and effective communication, with opportunities to support staff and participate in orientation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited institution.
• OR Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (reciprocity within 180 days of hire), OR Ohio/National EMS Registry.
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years.
• Requires training in 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 the 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 InfectionControl 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.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with clinical rotation or CNA/EMS certifications

CPR training

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center seeks a Regular full-time PACU assistant at the Liberty Campus. Provide approved care under RN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, transport, and 1‑to‑1 observation as needed.

Demonstrate CARES behaviors and maintain documentation and safety standards in a fast-paced pediatric setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, crisis de‑escalation, and effective communication, with opportunities to support staff and participate in orientation