Day Shift Patient Care Assistant - Compassionate Support

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support the Bone Marrow Transplant team. You will provide approved patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, assist with activities of daily living, and help with de-escalation when needed.

This role covers day shift duties, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), focusing on communication, environment, and administrative support to ensure safe, compassionate patient care in a high-acuity pediatric unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with one of the listed pathways.
• Clinical rotation from ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited program preferred.
• Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA eligible for reciprocity within 180 days.
• Ohio or National EMS Registry listed or eligible.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience in last 3 years.
• CPR training and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: provide approved care under RN supervision; assist with activities of daily living.
• Communication: document changes and interact with patients, families, and staff; maintain patient records.
• Environment: keep division safe, clean, and organized; follow infection control policies.
• Administrative Support: respond to alarms, answer phones, assemble charts and stock supplies; may orient new staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clinical rotation from ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited program

Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA

Ohio or National EMS Registry

1+ year patient care experience

CPR certification

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support the Bone Marrow Transplant team. You will provide approved patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, assist with activities of daily living, and help with de-escalation when needed.

This role covers day shift duties, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), focusing on communication, environment, and administrative support to ensure safe, compassionate patient care in a high-acuity pediatric unit.