PCA - Specialty Pediatrics 3W - Part Time - Night
About The Position
Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. The PCA measures and records vital signs, intake and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients. The PCA is cross trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business. Department Specific Job Details: Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external.
Requirements
- HS Diploma/GED
- PCA training or actively enrolled in a health care related education program
- Active CPR certification
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service Skills
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years experience
- STNA certification
Responsibilities
- Assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities
- Taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels
- Demonstrates strong communication skills
- Accepts delegated tasks
- Asks questions and report patient information as indicated
- Handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy
- Complies with the safety management program
- Measures and records vital signs, intake and output
- Assists patients with activities of daily living
- Provides safe transportation and environment for patients
- Supports the clinical and clerical sides of the business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
