Compassionate Patient Care Assistant — Hands-On Support

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

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide basic direct patient care under supervision, ensuring a clean, safe environment and compassionate support.

The role emphasizes communication with patients and families, assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and safe operation of patient care equipment. High school diploma and 0–6 months experience required; AHA CPR certified preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–6 months of experience required; Preferred: 1–2 years equivalent experience.
• Trained and maintains proficiency in AHA CPR and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Measures vital signs, records observations and reports changes to RN.
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures including bathing, grooming and mobility assistance.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and helps with turning, positioning and ADLs.
• Assists with safety procedures and uses patient care equipment following protocols.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide basic direct patient care under supervision, ensuring a clean, safe environment and compassionate support.

The role emphasizes communication with patients and families, assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and safe operation of patient care equipment. High school diploma and 0–6 months experience required; AHA CPR certified preferred.