Patient Care Assistant- Heart Failure- Part Time- Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient comfort and safety under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role follows the hospital model of care prioritizing collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Knowledge of Ohio nursing delegation guidelines and a focus on cultural sensitivity are essential as duties are delegated by a RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0–1 year 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.
• 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

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I supports 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.

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I supports 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.

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

Qualifications

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