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

The Christ Hospital; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under RN delegation, with culturally sensitive care and family involvement.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks per RN delegation, maintaining confidentiality, safety, orientation of patients and families, and documentation; requires high school diploma, 0-1 year experience, and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 years of experience required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• 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

Teamwork

Adaptability

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