Patient Care Assistant, Green Twp Urgent - 24 hours/week, Evenings

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in 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.
• 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.
• Discuss 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.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:
• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution,
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire),
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry,
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years,
• Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.