Neuro Acute Care PCA: Compassionate Patient Support

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UC Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Neuro Acute Care Unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. The PCA will perform basic direct patient care under supervision, maintain a clean and safe environment, and support nursing staff with daily activities and assessments.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, specimen collection, and safe patient handling. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current STNA Certification, Clinical Rotation completed, or PCA Novice Program completed.

Responsabilités

• Provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professionals.
• Measure vital signs and report changes; assist with ADLs.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Assist with respiratory care; collect specimens; perform point-of-care checks (EKG/blood glucose as trained).
• Document treatments and patient data; communicate observations to RN.
• Ensure timely call-light response and proper patient identification and safety measures.

Connaissances

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

STNA Certification / PCA Novice Program

Description du poste

UC Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Neuro Acute Care Unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. The PCA will perform basic direct patient care under supervision, maintain a clean and safe environment, and support nursing staff with daily activities and assessments.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, specimen collection, and safe patient handling. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the care team.