Surgical Unit Patient Care Assistant — Night Shift

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for on-site care in the 6 Surgical Unit. The role involves 36 hours per week with 7:00pm–7:30am shifts including weekends and holidays. You will provide continuous observation, vital signs, and direct patient care under licensed nurse supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS, and healthcare experience preferred. Proficiency with EPIC and MS Office is desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Provide de-escalation interventions as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment for patient and staff.
• Record observations and interventions accurately in EPIC.
• Assist with direct patient care such as vital signs and transport as delegated.

Skills

Observation

De-escalation

Vital signs monitoring

Direct patient care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for on-site care in the 6 Surgical Unit. The role involves 36 hours per week with 7:00pm–7:30am shifts including weekends and holidays. You will provide continuous observation, vital signs, and direct patient care under licensed nurse supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS, and healthcare experience preferred. Proficiency with EPIC and MS Office is desired.