Neuro Spine Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health invites applications for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery Unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. The role includes basic direct patient care, vital signs, ADL assistance, hygiene, and safety measures under clinical supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED and current STNA Certification, with clinical rotation or PCA Novice Program completed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age specific; measures vital signs and reports changes.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADL's) and with hygiene and comfort measures; changes linens; handles drainage bags and disposables.
• Assists with respiratory care; may perform EKG's, mobile phlebotomy, and blood glucose.
• Communicates patient observations to RN; records measurements and data; documents treatments and procedures; responds to nurse call system.
• Facilitates maintenance of a clean, safe environment; re-orders and stocks materials; reports maintenance issues.
• Ensures call lights are answered promptly and patient identification bands are correctly placed; uses universal precautions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA Certification / Clinical Rotation / PCA Novice Program

Job description

UC Health invites applications for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery Unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. The role includes basic direct patient care, vital signs, ADL assistance, hygiene, and safety measures under clinical supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED and current STNA Certification, with clinical rotation or PCA Novice Program completed.