PCA - Float - Part Time

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 PCA supports a patient- and family-oriented experience and adapts to changing census and customer needs. The role includes measuring and recording vital signs, intake, and output; assisting patients with activities of daily living; and providing safe patient transportation and a safe environment. The PCA communicates effectively, accepts delegated tasks, asks questions, and reports patient information as appropriate. The role also requires protecting patient confidentiality and privacy, following the hospital’s safety management program, and responding to the hospital’s mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• PCA training, PCA experience, or active enrollment in a health care-related education program.
• CPR is preferred at hire and must be obtained within two weeks of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of STNA experience in a hospital setting.
• CPR certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with patient-care activities, taking patients’ developmental levels into consideration.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake, and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide safe transportation for patients and maintain a safe patient environment.
• Accept delegated tasks, ask questions, and report patient information as indicated.
• Handle patient information appropriately and protect confidentiality and privacy.
• Comply with the safety management program to help maintain a hazard-free environment and reduce injury risk.
• Promote a patient- and family-oriented experience and respond to changing census and customer needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED