Patient Care Assistant- General Surgery- Part Time- Nights

The Christ College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ College is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient comfort and safety, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role follows theOhio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines and emphasizes collaborative care with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks, maintaining confidentiality, promoting safety, and assisting with comfort and hygiene while documenting per policy; orientation of patients and families is also included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0–1 years of experience required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks assigned by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines; maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene and document according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout hospitalization.

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