Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool

Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Hartford, CT

80d

About The Position

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED equivalent or higher level of education that would require a High School diploma.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification by State of Connecticut preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required within two weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion or enrollment in a Certified Nurse's Aide training program, completion of a Medical Assistant program, or EMT certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one-year pediatric PCA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care that addresses the population-specific needs of the patients on the unit.
• Assists patients with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living).
• Obtains vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required.
• Obtains and tests specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine).
• Transports patients and assists with patient admissions and discharges.
• Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms.
• Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands, and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms.
• Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN.
• Utilizes all equipment appropriately and notifies appropriate person of equipment or facility breakdown or damage.
• Assists with miscellaneous errands, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances), blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN.
• Assists with routine clerical tasks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients from neonate through adolescence.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees