Patient Care Assistant, Part Time, Day Shift - Oncology Unit

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO or BCBS health benefits (inclusion

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient care under RN delegation in a fast-paced hospital setting in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role emphasizes comfort, safety, and respectful, culturally sensitive care in collaboration with patients and families.

Strong communication, teamwork, and accountability are essential as you document care activities, orient patients to the hospital environment, and follow Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegated

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0 - 1 Years of Experience Required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required.

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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accountability

Patient safety

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