PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT I

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on patient comfort, safety, culturally sensitive care, and age-appropriate interactions within the hospital environment.

This entry-level position emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, including performing clinical tasks and assisting with hygiene and documentation in accordance

Qualifications

• Effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability are highlighted as key behavioral competencies.
• 0-1 year of experience required (entry level).
• 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. 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 process

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.

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 process

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