Patient Care Assistant - Neuro/Trauma - 12 hours/week, PM Shift

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant for Neurology & Neuroscience. The role involves assisting with patient care under RN supervision, transporting patients as needed, and supporting daily living activities for pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include documenting patient information, communicating changes to the care team, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and assisting with administrative tasks

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 Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (reciprocity within 180 days of hire)
• OR Ohio/National Emergency Medical Services Registry
• OR 1 year patient care experience in last 3 years
• OR Completion of organization's Patient Care Assistant training, CPR certified

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: provide approved care and assist interventions under RN supervision; supervise activities of daily living and assist co-workers after duties.
• Communication: document status changes in patient records and maintain timely communication with team; adhere to shift handover procedures.
• Environment: maintain safe, organized division spaces; comply with infection control and safety procedures for children's ages and development levels.
• Administrative Support: respond to alarms and calls, assist with charting, supply orders, and orientation of new staff.

Education

High school diploma and clinical rotation

Job description

Primary Location Location A Department A7NS Neurology & Neuroscience Shift Night (United States of America) Schedule Part time Weekly Hours 12 FTE 0.3 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 atop 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'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican 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 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.