Patient Care Assistant-Oncology- Part Time- Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety, under the model of care that emphasizes collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams. The role requires a High School Diploma and 0-1 years of experience, with duties delegated by a Registered Nurse per Ohio guidelines.

Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring safety, and orienting patients and

Qualifications

• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Ability to adapt to patient care plans and hospital routines.
• Collaborative teamwork with nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout the hospitalization process.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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