Patient Care Assistant

The Christ College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ College is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety, following the hospital's care model and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks under RN direction, maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating teamwork and communication, ensuring safety, and assisting with patient comfort and

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• Years of experience: 0–1 years required.
• Licenses & certifications: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout the hospitalization process.

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.

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 proce

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