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

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under the guidance of Registered Nurses. The role emphasizes cultural sensitivity, patient-family collaboration, and adherence to Ohio nursing guidelines.

Key duties include clinical tasks, safety, communication, and documentation, with a focus on patient comfort and accurate information transfer throughout hospitalization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks as delegated by the RN following Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold safety.
• Demonstrate effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient comfort and hygiene and document according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication during admission.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accountability

Patient safety

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 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