Patient Care Assistant, Burnet ED - 20 hours/week - Night Shift

PURPOSE OF POSITION : To assist the professional staff with one or multiple patients as assigned in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care activities for the division of Patient Services of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants;

children and adolescents.REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan of Care

Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN. Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living.

Supervise developmentally appropriate activities. Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties. Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors.

Assist with patient transport as requested. May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.

Communication

Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction.

Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary. Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record.

Seek information and guidance when needed. Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.

Environment

Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees.

Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families.

Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures. Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development levels.

Administrative Support

Responds to communication system / patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency. Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette.

Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies. May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent AND NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program student
• At least 1 year of related experience
• Completion of medical / surgical or equivalent clinical rotation OR Listed on Ohio STNA registry OR Ohio CNA; If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire OR Listed on Ohio Emergency Medical Services Registry

Preferred : Unique Skills

Unique Skills

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO / AA / M / F / Veteran / Disability

Clinical / Non-Nursing

Shift

Night Job

Job Type

Standard

Department

burnet ED

Employee Status

Regular

Weekly Hours

Salary Range

16.89-23.23