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

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient comfort and safety under the guidance of registered nurses. Duties align with Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines and emphasize culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care while collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

The role focuses on assisting with daily patient care, ensuring safety, and documenting activities while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Clinical tasks assigned by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Demonstrate effective communication, 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.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

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