Patient Care Assistant, Liberty ED - 32 hours/week, AM Shift

cincinnatichildrens; United States; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Liberty LA Department. The role involves providing approved patient care under RN supervision, performing daily living activities, and assisting with transport and observation as needed.

We expect completion of a CNA/ECNA-equivalent program or an accredited clinical rotation, CPR certification, and relevant patient-care experience. This is a full-time position with a standard American schedule and patient-centered teamwork.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the listed qualifications.
• CPR training and certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Plan of Care - Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN.
• Communication - Demonstrates CARES behaviors; report changes and document in medical record.
• Environment - Maintain organized, safe, infection-control compliant areas.
• Administrative Support - Respond to alarms, answer phones, assemble charts and stock supplies.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent with clinical rotation in ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited institution

Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (reciprocity within 180 days)

Ohio or National EMS Registry

One year patient care experience in last 3 years

Completion of Patient Care Assistant training after hire

Descripción del empleo

Primary Location

Liberty LA Department

Liberty Emergency Department Shift

Day (United States of America) Schedule

Full time Weekly Hours

32 FTE

0.8 Employee Status

Regular

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan of Care - Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN. Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living. Supervise developmentally appropriate activities. Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties. Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors. Assist with patient transport as requested. May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.
• Communication - Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction. Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary. Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record. Seek information and guidance when needed. Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.
• Environment - Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families. Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures. Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development levels.
• Administrative Support - Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency. Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette. Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies. May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:
  • Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from an ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited institution; OR
  • Listed on the Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (if CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire); OR
  • Listed on the Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry; OR
  • One (1) year of patient care experience within the last three (3) years; OR
  • Successful completion of the organization's Patient Care Assistant training program, which must be completed after hire.
• Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.
• Note: The internal training program is offered periodically based on business need and availability.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together.

We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability