Patient Care Assistant-Joint and Spine Flex - Part Time- Rotating

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 comfort and safety under RN delegation in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks, effective communication, teamwork, and ensuring unit safety, with emphasis on patient comfort, hygiene, and accurate documentation. Orientation for patients and families is part of the role during hospitalization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and accountability.
• High School Diploma is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is required with current certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks delegated by the RN in line with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• 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 and facilitate communication during hospitalization.

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.

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