PCA - Specialty Pediatrics 3W - Full Time - Day

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The PCA assists nurses with patient care activities while considering each patient’s developmental level. The role requires strong communication, the ability to accept delegated tasks, and the knowledge to ask questions and report patient information appropriately. The PCA handles patient information in accordance with confidentiality and privacy requirements and follows the safety management program to maintain a safe environment and reduce injury risks. The PCA supports the hospital’s mission and promotes a positive patient and family experience, adapting to changing census levels and the needs of internal and external customers. Duties include measuring and recording vital signs and intake and output, assisting patients with activities of daily living, and providing safe patient transportation and a safe environment. The PCA is cross-trained to support both clinical and clerical operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• PCA training, PCA experience, or active enrollment in a healthcare-related education program.
• Obtain CPR certification within two weeks of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of STNA experience in a hospital setting.
• CPR certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with patient care activities while considering patients’ developmental levels.
• Accept delegated tasks, communicate effectively, ask questions, and report patient information as indicated.
• Handle patient information appropriately in accordance with confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Follow the safety management program to maintain a safe environment and reduce injury risks.
• Promote a positive patient and family experience and adapt to changing census and customer needs.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake, and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide safe patient transportation and maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Support clinical and clerical operations through cross-training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED