Patient Care Assistant 1

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA I) to support patient care under RN delegation in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role emphasizes compassionate, culturally sensitive care and collaborative teamwork to ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the hospital stay.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 0–1 years of experience, and AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Duties cover clinical tasks, safety, hygiene, and patient-family communication within Ohio Nursing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0 - 1 Years of Experience Required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Demonstrate key 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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