PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT: 6 MEDICAL

October 10, 2026

Search Jobs Keyword Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Patient Care Assistant: 6 medical LOCATION: Akron, Ohio CATEGORY: nursing Apply Now <ul><li>Overview</li><li>Success Profile</li><li>Job Description</li><li>Grow Your Career with Akron Children’s</li><li>Benefits</li><li>Employee Highlight</li><li>Map </li></ul>Overview At Akron Children’s, careers in nursing feel different. You make an impact on a daily basis, face-to-face, on children and their families. You do much more than treat patients. As the individual your patients come to recognize, rely on and smile at, you go beyond the title of nurse. Because this is more than a job. It’s what you were meant to do. Success Profile What makes a successful nurse at Akron Children's? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix. <ul><li>Compassionate</li><li>Helpful</li><li>Personable</li><li>Positive</li><li>Sincere</li><li>Understanding </li></ul>Job Description Job Requisition Number 37055 Full Time Days 7am-7:30pm 36 hours/week Summary The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides continuous observation and individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities <ul><li> Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.</li><li> Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions</li><li> Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others</li><li> Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.</li><li> Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.</li><li> Stock linens and supplies</li><li> Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC</li><li> Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner</li><li> Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.</li><li> Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.</li><li> Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.</li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Other Information Technical Expertise <ul><li> Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology preferred.</li><li> Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.</li><li> Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.</li><li> Experience working in an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. </li></ul>Education And Experience <ul><li> Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required</li><li> Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.</li><li> Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience is preferred</li><li> Years of supervisory experience: None </li></ul>Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Status: Onsite Apply Now Share <ul><li>Facebook</li><li>X</li><li>Email</li><li>LinkedIn </li></ul>Grow Your Career with Akron Children’s Here at Akron Children's, we offer many ways for our nurses to succeed and grow professionally. There are multiple ways to grow your nursing career into areas such as leadership, education/professional development, advanced practice, informatics, research, quality, and more. Benefits Benefits for Akron Children’s team members go far beyond their compensation. Our comprehensive benefits program offers coverage, connections and resources that enable you to live your best life while growing your career. <ul><li> Nurse Residency Program</li><li> Health and Wellness Programs</li><li> Education Assistance</li><li> Career Development</li><li> Ascend Program</li><li> Awards and Recognition </li></ul>Employee Highlight What inspires me as a nurse manager is my team of staff nurses and how dedicated they are. It doesn't matter how busy we are. They work and continue to work until the job is done. 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