Compassionate Pediatric Care Assistant — CPR-Certified

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support RN-led plans of care, assist with activities of daily living, and help with patient transport as needed.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, communication of patient status, and maintaining a safe environment in a busy clinical setting. Prior CNA/STNA credentials and CPR certification are required, with at least one year of recent patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of medical/surgical rotation considered a plus.
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA; reciprocity within 180 days if CNA from another state.
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry.
• CPR training and certification required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: provide approved care and assist under RN supervision; supervise daily living activities and transport as needed.
• Communication: document in the medical record and communicate status changes on shift handovers.
• Environment: maintain a safe, organized, infection-controlled environment for patients and families.
• Administrative Support: respond to alarms, answer calls, assemble charts, stock supplies, and help train new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical/surgical rotation (ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA)

Ohio STNA registry

Ohio/National EMS Registry

CPR training

1+ years patient care experience

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support RN-led plans of care, assist with activities of daily living, and help with patient transport as needed.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, communication of patient status, and maintaining a safe environment in a busy clinical setting. Prior CNA/STNA credentials and CPR certification are required, with at least one year of recent patient care experience.