Patient Care Aide: Comfort & Safety Champion

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is recruiting a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will help with comfort, safety, and basic hygiene, and you will participate in a care model that involves patients, families, and the healthcare team.

This role emphasizes compassionate, culturally sensitive care, adherence to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines, and strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0 - 1 Years of Experience Required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is recruiting a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will help with comfort, safety, and basic hygiene, and you will participate in a care model that involves patients, families, and the healthcare team.

This role emphasizes compassionate, culturally sensitive care, adherence to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines, and strict confidentiality.