Patient Care Assistant

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time patient care assistant for night shift at the Burnet Campus. You will provide approved care under RN supervision and assist patients with daily living activities while maintaining safety and infection control practices.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, supporting coworkers, and documenting in the medical record. A CNA credential and CPR certification are required, with experience in pediatric care preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete medical/surgical clinical rotation from ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited program.
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA; reciprocity if CNA from another state.
• Listed on Ohio or National EMS Registry.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience within last 3 years.
• CPR training and maintenance of certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved care of assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
• Offer assistance to coworkers after completing own duties.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection control procedures.
• Document patient information timely in the medical record and communicate changes.
• Respond to alarms and participate in shift handoffs with status updates.
• Assist with patient transport and 1-on-1 observation as needed.
• Demonstrate Cincinnati Children’s CARES behaviors in interactions with patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA clinical rotation completion

Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA

Ohio/National EMS Registry

1+ year patient care experience

CPR training & certification

Job description

Primary Location Burnet Campus Department A6NS Shift Night (United States of America) Schedule Part time Weekly Hours 16 FTE 0.4 Employee Status Regular
*Expected Starting Pay Range $17.49 - $20.99
*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates.
Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.
Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN.
• Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
• Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties.
• Use crisis control techniques and assist in de‑scalation of patients and visitors.
• Assist with patient transport as requested.
• May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.
• Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction.
• Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary.
• Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record.
• Seek information and guidance when needed.
• Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.
• Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families.
• Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development levels.
• Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency.
• Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette.
• Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
• May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire)
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years
• Requires training in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.