Patient Care Assistant, Liberty ED - 32 hours/week, PM Shift

Cincinnati Children's•Liberty, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant provides approved care to assigned patients and assists with implementing interventions under the supervision of an RN. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate activities, helps maintain a safe and organized environment, communicates changes in patient status, and provides administrative support in the Liberty Emergency Department. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following: completion of a medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation at an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution; listing on the Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA registry (out-of-state CNAs must obtain reciprocity within 180 days of hire); listing on the Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry; one year of patient-care experience within the last three years; or successful completion after hire of the organization's Patient Care Assistant training program.
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-escalation of patients and visitors.
Assist with patient transport and, as needed, one-to-one patient observation.
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 medical record.
Seek information and guidance when needed and discuss work-situation concerns with the Director or designee.
Keep work areas organized and safe, accessible, effective, and efficient; comply with infection-control policies and age- and development-appropriate safety procedures.
Respond urgently to communication-system alerts and patient alarms; answer telephone calls according to CCHMC telephone etiquette.
Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
May assist with orientation and training of new employees.