Job Description

Patient Care Assistant

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to organize and provide quality patient care services under the supervision of a licensed professional. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing student with one complete clinical rotation, or 1 year of clinical hospital experience
• 2 years of experience in pediatrics

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competencies as defined by department must be completed within 6 months of employment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and documentation of ongoing development and training
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional personnel using age and developmentally appropriate standards, including taking vital signs, daily weights, assisting with feeds/baths/oral care, linen changes, and assisting with transports.
• Maintains department and patient care equipment as assigned.
• Communicates information relating to patient care job activities, needs, and responsibilities for assigned shift to appropriate personnel.
• Utilizes effective organization and communication skills in prioritizing and delivering patient care.
• Initiates and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
• Assists departmental leadership team in development of other staff members.
• Accepts responsibility for own growth, development, and professional conduct.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, ALL = all age.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Other Patient Care

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