Neuro Acute Care PCA - Compassionate Patient Support

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Neuro Acute Care Unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. The PCA provides basic direct patient care and keeps patients and visitors safe, in a clean environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, hygiene, and documentation; communicates with RNs and uses patient care equipment as needed. Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED and current STNA certification, clinical rotation, or PCA novice

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Active STNA certification, completed clinical rotation, or PCA novice program.
• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• The PCA provides basic direct patient care as delegated by qualified personnel.
• Measures vital signs and reports changes in patient condition.
• Assists with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Empties drainage bags, changes linens, and handles waste per policy.
• Assists with respiratory care, EKGs, and phlebotomy as trained.
• Communicates observations to the RN promptly and documents care.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Cultural sensitivity

Communication with RN

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current STNA Certification

PCA Novice Program

Tools

Vital signs measurement

ADL assistance

Job description

UC Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Neuro Acute Care Unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. The PCA provides basic direct patient care and keeps patients and visitors safe, in a clean environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, hygiene, and documentation; communicates with RNs and uses patient care equipment as needed. Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED and current STNA certification, clinical rotation, or PCA novice