Pediatric Patient Care Assistant - Urgent Care Support

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in a fast-paced pediatric urgent care unit. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include accurate charting, infection control, and communication of patient status during shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one of: completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from an ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited institution; OR listed on the Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA; OR listed on the Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry; OR one year of patient care experience within the last three years; OR completion of Patient Care Assistant training program; CPR training required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist 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.
• Complete timely documentation in the patient medical record.
• Report changes in patient condition during shifts.

Skills

CNA/State Registry

1 Year Patient Care

PCA Training Program

CPR Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACEN/CCNE/NLN accredited program

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in a fast-paced pediatric urgent care unit. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include accurate charting, infection control, and communication of patient status during shifts.