Patient Care Assistant - Burnet Emergency Department - 20 hours/week - Night Shift

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Cincinnati seeks a compassionate individual for part-time patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a safe environment, and demonstrating exemplary customer service. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR training, and prior patient care experience. The role involves night shifts with a commitment to children's health and innovative practices. Join the team to make a difference in children’s lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from accredited institution.
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA required.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved care of assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Demonstrate customer service behaviors in all interactions.
• Ensure a safe and organized environment for patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis control techniques

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of medical/surgical clinical rotation

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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 ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution, OR
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire), OR
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry, OR
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years
• Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification

Details

Primary Location: Location G

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Department: Burnet Emergency Department

Employee Status: Regular

FTE: 0.5

Weekly Hours: 20

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\'sAmerica\’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican 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\u2019s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we\u2019re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger futureor all of us.

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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