Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA I) to support patient comfort, safety, and dignity. Tasks are delegated by a Registered Nurse and aligned with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines, focusing on collaborative care with patients and families.

Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks under RN supervision, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring unit safety, and helping patients with hygiene while documenting per policy and orienting families to the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0–1 years of experience required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout the hospitalization process.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Personal accountability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA I) to support patient comfort, safety, and dignity. Tasks are delegated by a Registered Nurse and aligned with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines, focusing on collaborative care with patients and families.

Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks under RN supervision, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring unit safety, and helping patients with hygiene while documenting per policy and orienting families to the