Compassionate Hospital Patient Care Assistant

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide basic direct patient care under supervision, maintain a safe and clean environment, and support clinical staff. The role emphasizes compassionate, culturally sensitive patient interactions and adherence to delegation rules.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and 0-6 months of experience (1-2 years preferred).

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• License & Certification: None required.
• Experience: 0-6 months required; 1-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population-appropriate communication.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient care tasks.
• Measures vitals, records observations and reports changes to RN.
• Transfers, turns, positions, and ambulates patients as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and proper patient identification.

Skills

CPR (AHA)

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide basic direct patient care under supervision, maintain a safe and clean environment, and support clinical staff. The role emphasizes compassionate, culturally sensitive patient interactions and adherence to delegation rules.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and 0-6 months of experience (1-2 years preferred).