Patient Care Assistant - General Surgery - Part Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to enhance patient experience in a supportive role. This part-time position involves providing essential clinical care, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills, collaborate with healthcare teams, and uphold the highest standards of patient care. Join a compassionate team committed to delivering quality healthcare and making a positive impact on patients' lives. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic healthcare setting while providing vital support to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certification in AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers before patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical care as assigned by the RN per guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - General Surgery - Part Time - Days

OH, United States

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe patient environment. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age-specific. All direct patient care is under the supervision of and is delegated by the Registered Nurse according to the guidelines as set out by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Clinical: Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegation. Meets clinical platform of skills guided by the PCA Core Skills Competency Checklist. Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrates the top behavioral competencies established by Nursing Leadership for our Patient Care Assistants—effectively communicates, seeks to service customers, resilient and adaptable to change, seeks to collaborate and work with a team to solve problems, and is accountable for one’s own actions, communications, and development.

Environment and Safety: Provides and promotes individual patient and unit safety.

Comfort: Provides comfort and personal hygiene for patients, documenting according to policy.

Communication: Orients patient & family to the hospital environment & services provided, facilitates communication throughout the entire hospitalization process.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School Graduate/Diploma or GED equivalent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

None required (0-1 years)

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS :

Certification in AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers before patient contact

Other Credentials Required or Preferred: NONE

Job Info

• Job Identification 9786
• Job Category Nursing Support
• Posting Date 04/11/2025, 12:18 PM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 2139 AUBURN AVE, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US