Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient comfort and safety under the supervision of an RN. Duties align with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines and emphasize collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and 0–1 year of experience. The role focuses on compassionate care, document procedures, and safe unit operations within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Perform clinical tasks delegated by the RN following Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene and document according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout the hospitalization process.

Connaissances

Knowledge & Skills

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

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.

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