Patient Care Assistant II

The Christ Hospital Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities emphasize collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams, with culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care.

Duties are delegated by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of experience, or be an active BSN student with one

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–3 years of experience or active BSN student with 1 semester completed clinical rotation.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort and safety to patients under RN delegation.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams to deliver age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II 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. PCA II may also use critical thinking to escal

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EDUCATION: High School Diploma required

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 - 3 Years of Experience Required or Active BSN student with 1 semester completed clinical rotation

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required