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

The Christ Hospital; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA I) to support patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in Ohio. The role emphasizes comfort, safety, and culturally sensitive care, aligning with the hospital's model and nursing delegation guidelines.

Responsibilities include performing RN-delegated clinical tasks, promoting collaboration with patients and families, and ensuring proper documentation of care activities while maintaining confidentiality and unit safety.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0 - 1 Years of Experience Required.
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient care tasks as delegated.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment.
• Document care activities according to policy.

Skills

Leadership

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.

• 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

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