Patient Care Assistant- Main Medical Stepdown - Full Time- Days

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient comfort and safety under RN delegation. This role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team, following Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines and the hospital's model of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with clinical tasks, maintaining confidentiality, promoting safety, and orienting patients to the hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 years of experience required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsabilités

• Perform clinical tasks delegated by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Demonstrate 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 environment and facilitate communication throughout hospitalization.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

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 proce

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