Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool

About the role

Rotating shift schedule available for Part-Time & Full-Time positions. Requires weekend and holiday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population-specific needs of the patients on the unit.
• Activities may include assisting patient with feedings and personal care, obtaining vital signs, testing specimens, transporting patients, assisting with patient admissions and discharges.
• Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families.
• Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the PCA skill level to the RN.
• Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms.
• Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms.
• Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands, and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms.
• Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment.
• May perform quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN.
• Utilizes all equipment appropriately and notifies appropriate person of equipment or facility breakdown or damage.
• Aid with miscellaneous errands, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances), blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN.
• Aid with routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Required: High School diploma, GED equivalent or higher level of education that would require a High School diploma.
• Education and/or Experience Preferred: Successful completion or enrollment in a Certified Nurse’s Aide training program, completion of a Medical Assistant program, or EMT certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one-year pediatric PCA experience preferred.
• Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification by State of Connecticut preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required within two weeks of hire and maintained thereafter. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.