Patient Care Assistant - Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient care by promoting comfort, safety, and dignity. You will work under the delegated guidance of a Registered Nurse, in a team-focused environment that values clear communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, documenting care activities, and helping orient patients to the hospital setting while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma is required.
• Experience: 0–1 years of experience requested.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks delegated by the RN per Ohio guidelines.
• Demonstrate communication, teamwork, and accountability.
• Maintain patient safety and unit environment.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, document care.
• Orient patients and families and facilitate communication during hospitalization.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Accountability

Confidentiality

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.

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 process

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