Patient Care Assistant I

The Christ College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient comfort and safety under RN delegation. You will follow the hospital's model of care and work with families and healthcare teams to ensure respectful, culturally sensitive care.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks, communication with patients, and maintaining confidentiality and safety on the unit. A strong focus is placed on teamwork and accountability in daily patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 Years of Experience Required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrate 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

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

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