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

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with comfort, safety, and basic clinical tasks as delegated within Ohio nursing guidelines.

This role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families and the healthcare team, with a focus on culturally sensitive and age-appropriate care, documentation, and housekeeping of the patient environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform tasks delegated by the RN following Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines
• Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrate communication, adaptability, teamwork and 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 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 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