Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Cardiac,12 Hour PM

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant for the night shift in the Cardiac unit. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and current STNA certification. Join a supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and STNA Certification.
• Experience in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides all patient care in a culturally based and age-specific manner.
• Assists with activities of daily living and measures vital signs.
• Communicates patient observations to RN timely.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current STNA Certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Cardiac, 12 Hour PM

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Other

Job Description

• Req#: 6722

UC Health is hiring a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the night shift to support the Cardiac unit at UC Medical Center.

The Patient Care Assistant will provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. This position will work at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.

About UC Medical Center

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

Unit Details

• The Cardiac unit teamwork model allows close work with all members of the team to provide the highest level of acuity and care for all our patients.
• Cardiac offers a flexible shift option to accommodate college classes and personal schedules.
• Provides opportunities to expand academic knowledge in a teaching environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current STNA Certification, Clinical Rotation completed, or Completion of PCA Novice Program

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services, Lindner Center of HOPE, and several specialized institutes including UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age-specific. Measures vital signs; reports all changes including mental status. Performs specimen collection. Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures. Changes linens as needed. Empties drainage bags, records outputs, disposes of bodily fluids/waste. Utilizes patient care equipment.
• Assists with respiratory care, may perform EKGs, mobile care phlebotomy (MCP), and blood glucose testing.
• Communicates patient observations to RN timely and appropriately. Records measurements and patient data. Documents treatments and procedures performed. Responds to and utilizes nurse call system. Handles reception and phone duties as directed. Retrieves information from the computer.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and coworkers. Removes equipment for cleaning. Re-stocks materials as necessary. Reports maintenance issues.
• Answers call lights promptly. Ensures patient identification bands are in place. Applies side rails and restraints for safety per policy. Uses proper body mechanics and universal precautions.

About the company

From Emergency Services to Dental Care, UC Health offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services to the community.