Patient Car Assistant- CVRU- PRN- Days

The Christ Hospital; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 29 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety within the hospital model of care. Care is culturally sensitive and aligned with the involvement of patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks under RN delegation, maintaining confidentiality, and fostering effective communication across care teams. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 years of experience required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsabilités

• Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN in line with delegation guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate effective communication, adaptability, teamwork and accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene with policy-based documentation.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital and facilitate communication during hospitalization.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

I support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety, following the model of care at TCH, which emphasizes collaboration between patients, families, and healthcare teams. Care is culturally sensitive and age-appropriate, and all duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse according to Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Clinical: Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines. Maintain patient confidentiality.

Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.

Environment and Safety: Ensure patient and unit safety.

Comfort: Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting according to policy.

Communication: Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout the hospitalization process.

Knowledge and Skills

Education: High School Diploma required

Years of Experience: 0 - 1 Years of Experience Required.

Licenses & Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required