Patient Care Assistant, Liberty ED AM Shift

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. Offer 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. Seeks 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. Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families. Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures. Adheres 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. Answers the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette. Assembles charts, orders patient supplies, and stocks clerical supplies. May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

• 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, 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 or National Emergency Medical Services Registry, OR
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years
• Requires training in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification

Liberty LA

Full time

Day (United States of America)

Liberty Emergency Department

Regular

0.8

32

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 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/Veteran/Disability