Patient Care Assistant- Comp Med Medical Stepdown - Main- Part Time- Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; 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 in Cincinnati, OH. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive care, teamwork, and adherence to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks, confidentiality, effective communication, safety, and patient/family orientation to the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• Years of Experience: 0-1 year(s) of experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to delegation guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrate communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting per policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and communicate during hospitalization.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

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