Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Inpatient Services

Patient Care Assistant

Shriners Children's Ohio has an opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant in our Inpatient Unit. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.

Hours: The part-time, day shift position is 24 hours/week, 7:00 am 3:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• The PCA provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned.
• Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families.
• Assists with wound and skin care, keeps unit and work areas stocked, and provides delegated nursing care activities as appropriate.
• Assists with the planning and provision of structured, age appropriate activities for patients under the guidance or direction of a Child Life Therapist.
• Monitors children's activities and maintains a safe physical and psychosocial environment for children.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Ohio STNA license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of pediatric experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.