Patient Care Assistant, A4S Gastro/GI - 12 hours/week, PM Shift

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to provide patient-centered support under RN supervision. The role includes helping with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the care environment.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, responding to alarms, clerical tasks, and potential involvement in orientation for new staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus clinical rotation or CNA/STNA/EMS eligibility or 1 year of patient care within last 3 years or completion of Patient Care Assistant training.
• CPR certification required and maintained.
• Internal training program offered periodically based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: provide approved care and assist in interventions under RN supervision; supervise daily living activities and assist with 1-on-1 observation as needed.
• Communication: document patient status and changes; respond to alarms and communicate with team; ensure effective handoffs and patient safety.
• Environment: maintain safe, organized, and infection-controlled areas; ensure safety procedures for children's ages.
• Administrative Support: respond to alarms, answer phones per etiquette, assemble charts, stock supplies, assist in orientation of new staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

1 year of patient care experience

ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited clinical rotation

Job description

Job Details

Primary LocationLocation ADepartmentA4SShiftNight (United States of America)SchedulePart timeWeekly Hours12FTE0.3Employee StatusRegular

Job Responsibilities

• Plan of Care - 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-escalation of patients and visitors. Assist with patient transport as requested. May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.
• Communication - 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.
• Environment - 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.
• Administrative Support - 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 AND one of the following: Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from an ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited institution; OR Listed on the Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (if CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire); OR Listed on the Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry; OR One (1) year of patient care experience within the last three (3) years; OR Successful completion of the organization's Patient Care Assistant training program, which must be completed after hire.
• Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.
• Note: The internal training program is offered periodically based on business need and availability.

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 atop 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.

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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. EEO/Veteran/Disability