Patient Care Assistant, Complex Airway - 24 hours/week, PM shift

Cincinnati Children's

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant in the Complex Airway department provides approved care to assigned patients and assists with interventions under RN supervision. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate activities, responds to patient needs and alarms, and helps maintain a safe, organized care environment. The assistant communicates changes in patient condition, documents care, supports coworkers, and may help orient and train new employees. This is a regular part-time position scheduled for 24 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 from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution; listing on the Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA registry (out-of-state CNAs must receive 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 cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.

Responsibilities

Provide approved care to assigned patients and assist with implementation of interventions under RN supervision.
Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate activities.
Assist coworkers after completing assigned duties.
Use crisis control techniques and help de-escalate patients and visitors.
Assist with patient transport as requested and, as needed, provide one-to-one patient observation.
Demonstrate Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors and provide extraordinary customer service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Report patients' current status and changes in condition on an ongoing basis and in shift-change summaries.
Document information promptly in the patient medical record and seek guidance when needed.
Discuss workplace concerns with the Director or designee.
Keep work areas organized and maintain a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
Comply with infection control policies and procedures and follow safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and developmental levels.
Respond promptly to communications and patient alarms.
Answer the telephone according to CCHMC telephone etiquette.
Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
May assist with orientation and training of new employees.