Patient Care Assistant

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant for the Main Same Day Surgery department. This entry-level position focuses on enhancing patient experience by providing comfort, safety, and clinical care under the supervision of registered nurses. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a certification in Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide comfort and personal hygiene for patients.
• Certification in AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers required before patient contact.
• Entry-level position, no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety.
• Facilitate communication with patients and families throughout hospitalization.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Graduate/Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Main Same Day Surgery - Part Time - Days

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Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe patient environment. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age-specific. All direct patient care is under the supervision of and is delegated by the Registered Nurse according to the guidelines as set out by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe patient environment. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age-specific. All direct patient care is under the supervision of and is delegated by the Registered Nurse according to the guidelines as set out by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Clinical: Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegation. Meets clinical platform of skills guided by the PCA Core Skills Competency Checklist. Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrates the top behavioral competencies established by Nursing Leadership for our Patient Care Assistants—effectively communicates, seeks to service customers, resilient and adaptable to change, seeks to collaborate and work with a team to solve problems, and is accountable for one’s own actions, communications, and development.

Environment and Safety: Provides and promotes individual patient and unit safety.

Comfort: Provides comfort and personal hygiene for patients, documenting according to policy.

Communication: Orients patient & family to the hospital environment & services provided, facilitates communication throughout the entire hospitalization process.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School Graduate/Diploma or GED equivalent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

None required (0-1 years)

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS :

Certification in AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers before patient contact

Other Credentials Required or Preferred: NONE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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