Patient Care Assistant

Thechristcollege; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Assistant to enhance the patient experience and ensure comfort in a safe environment. In this role, you'll work closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, providing essential clinical care and support to patients and their families. Your responsibilities will include maintaining patient safety, documenting care, and facilitating communication throughout the hospitalization process. If you're looking to start your career in healthcare and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required, but certification in Basic Life Support is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care under RN supervision as per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Graduate/Diploma or GED

Job description

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