Patient Care Assistant, Liberty Urgent Care, 32 hours / week, Evenings and Weekends

Job 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 be assigned to 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. Mentors and coaches other PCAs with effective communication.

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. Reviews new hire skills and competency checklist prior to manager review.

Monitor Observation : May perform monitor observation responsibilities. Continuously observes and accurately recognizes actionable conditions. Reliably detects changes from patient baseline and observational changes of actual patient and reports the changes to caregiver. Utilizes algorithm in response to monitor interpretation. Document change and action taken per algorithm guidelines.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year of related experience

STNA, CPR

Based on the unit requirements, completion of the CCHMC provided Monitor Tech Class AND a passing score on written exam and competency demonstration.

Primary Location Liberty LA

Schedule Full time

Shift Evening (United States of America)

Department Liberty Urgent Care

Employee Status Regular

FTE 0.8

Weekly Hours 32

Market Leading Benefits Including :

Medical coverage starting day one of employment

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Profe