Patient Care Assistant, Part Time, Night shift - Oncology Unit

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient comfort and safety, following the care model emphasizing collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams. Duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse in accordance with Ohio guidelines.

The role may involve upscaling concerns with critical thinking when needed. Key responsibilities include clinical tasks, leadership mentorship, safety monitoring, patient hygiene, and helping patients and families navigate

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and relevant clinical exposure.
• 1–3 years of experience or active BSN student with clinical rotation completed.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks delegated by the RN, following Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Demonstrate leadership competencies, participate in unit councils, and mentor peers.
• Ensure patient and unit safety, identify hazards, and escalate concerns.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, document per policy, anticipate needs.
• Orient patients and families to hospital services and promote clear teamwork communication.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Personal accountability

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Active BSN student with 1 semester clinical rotation

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II 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. PCA II may also use critical thinking to upscale concerns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines. PCA II is also trained in EKGs, ostomy care, and obtaining urine specimens from a Foley catheter. Maintain patient confidentiality. 25%
• Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability. Participate in unit councils/committees and process improvement initiatives. Coach and mentor peers, and support candidates during interviews. 25%
• Environment and Safety: Ensure patient and unit safety, identify potential hazards, and elevate concerns appropriately. 20%
• Comfort: Provide patient comfort and hygiene, anticipating needs and documenting according to policy. 20%
• Communication: Orient patients and families to the hospital and services, share unit updates, and promote positive communication within the team.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: In the sections below, please describe the minimum education/training (degrees, certifications, and licenses) necessary to enter the job. Provide the minimum job-related, and industry experience necessary to enter the job. Be specific about what qualifications/skills are required to handle the responsibilities of the job.
• EDUCATION: High School Diploma required
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 - 3 Years of Experience Required or Active BSN student with 1 semester completed clinical rotation
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required