Patient Care Assistant I

The Christ College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ College is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient care, comfort, and safety under RN direction in Cincinnati. The role emphasizes collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams with care that is culturally sensitive and age-appropriate.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, 0–1 year of experience, and BLS certification. The position requires adherence to Ohio nursing guidelines and strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure safe,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks delegated by the RN following Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Demonstrate effective communication, adaptability, teamwork and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene and document per policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication during hospitalization.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Personal accountability

Patient care

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