Pediatric Hem/Onc Care Assistant - Fast-Paced

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Hematology department on the Main Campus. The role involves assisting nurses with patient care activities, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety and privacy in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, PCA training or experience, and be prepared to obtain CPR within two weeks. This full-time position offers 36 hours weekly and a dynamic team devoted to high-quality pediatric care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• PCA training or experience required or actively enrolled in a related program.
• CPR certification preferred at hire; must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse in patient care activities, considering the patient’s developmental level.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide safe transportation and environment.
• Cross-trained to support clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Patient transport

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA training/experience

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Dayton Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Hematology department on the Main Campus. The role involves assisting nurses with patient care activities, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety and privacy in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, PCA training or experience, and be prepared to obtain CPR within two weeks. This full-time position offers 36 hours weekly and a dynamic team devoted to high-quality pediatric care.