Emergency Department Patient Care Assistant

OhioHealth; Van Wert, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Support Assistant for the Emergency Department. You will assist Registered Nurses with direct patient care on a designated unit and support patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include helping patients with daily living activities, maintaining room cleanliness, using handheld devices for vitals and data entry, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely care.

Qualifications

• Assist in daily living activities (bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility).
• Ability to collect and document vital signs and intake/output.
• Communicate observations to nursing staff and families.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient rooms and unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with direct patient care on a designated unit.
• Support patients, visitors and staff, ensuring safety and comfort.
• May assist in telemetry monitoring and respond to changes per protocol.
• Transport patients and run errands for patient care as needed.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Vital signs data entry

Communication with patients/families

Safety and hygiene

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Handheld wireless devices

Job description

OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Support Assistant for the Emergency Department. You will assist Registered Nurses with direct patient care on a designated unit and support patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include helping patients with daily living activities, maintaining room cleanliness, using handheld devices for vitals and data entry, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely care.