Patient Care Assistant: Compassionate Clinical Support

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of clinical professionals. The PCA maintains a clean and safe environment and supports treatment administration and patient comfort.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a STNA registry, with 0–6 months of experience required and 1–2 years preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and patient safety in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• STNA registry required for State Tested Nursing Assistant.
• Minimum Required: 0-6 Months of experience required. Preferred: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) engages in population appropriate communication and performs treatments and basic care under supervision.
• Patient Care: measures vital signs, assists with ADLs, monitors and reports changes to RN.
• Communication: documents treatments, responds to nurse calls and coordinates care.
• Environment: maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and coworkers.
• Teamwork & Safety: supports admission, transfer, discharge processes and uses universal precautions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of clinical professionals. The PCA maintains a clean and safe environment and supports treatment administration and patient comfort.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a STNA registry, with 0–6 months of experience required and 1–2 years preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and patient safety in a dynamic clinical setting.