Patient Care Assistant, Acute Care Cardiology - Full-time, AM shifts with Weekend Rotations

Cincinnati Children's

23d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works in the Acute Care Cardiology Unit at Cincinnati Children’s’ Burnet Campus on a full-time day schedule, with weekend rotations. The role provides approved care to assigned patients and helps implement interventions under RN supervision. The assistant supports patients with activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate activities, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, communicates changes in patient condition, and performs clerical and administrative support tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the following: completion of a medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution; listing on the Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (out-of-state CNAs must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire); listing on the Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry; or at least one year of patient-care experience within the last three years.
Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.

Responsibilities

Provide approved care to assigned patients and assist with interventions under RN supervision.
Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate activities.
Assist co-workers after completing assigned duties.
Use crisis-control techniques and assist with de-escalating patients and visitors.
Assist with patient transport when requested and may assist with one-to-one patient observation as needed.
Demonstrate Cincinnati Children’s CARES behaviors and provide extraordinary customer service to patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
Report patient status and changes on an ongoing basis and in shift-change summaries.
Document information promptly in the patient medical record.
Seek guidance when needed and discuss workplace concerns with the Director or designee.
Keep work areas organized, safe, accessible, effective, and efficient for patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Comply with infection-control policies and procedures and follow safety procedures appropriate to children’s ages and developmental levels.
Respond urgently to communication systems and patient alarms.
Answer telephones according to Cincinnati Children’s telephone etiquette.
Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
May assist with orienting and training new employees.