Patient Care Assistant- Patient Care Assistant- Telemetry- Part Time- Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under the supervision of an RN, in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

This role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, adaptability, and personal accountability while maintaining patient confidentiality and promoting a safe, clean care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is 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, and maintaining 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

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Personal accountability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) 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

• Education: High School Diploma required


• Years of Experience: 0 - 1 Years of Experience Required.


• Licenses & Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required