Patient Care Assistant- Comp Med Medical Stepdown- Full Time- Days

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient comfort and safety under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties align with Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines and emphasize culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care for patients and families.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, documenting according to policy, orienting patients and families to the hospital, and facilitating communication throughout the hospital stay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks delegated by RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Demonstrate communication, adaptability, teamwork, and accountability behaviors.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Personal accountability

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