Patient Care Assistant- Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit- Part Time- Days

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

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient care, comfort and safety. This role operates under the direction of a Registered Nurse and follows Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines to ensure culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care for patients and families.

Responsibilities include assisting with clinical tasks, maintaining patient confidentiality, and contributing to a collaborative healthcare team while upholding safety and quality standards

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 accountability.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Adaptability

Teamwork

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 process

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & 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