Patient Care Assistant (PCA) – Med Surg

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship & mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Ft. Thomas, KY, is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Med Surg Unit.

This part-time role (20 hours weekly) includes a day shift schedule, every other weekend, and holiday rotation groups. You will join a committed team focused on compassionate, patient-centered care in a Magnet-recognized system. Starting with on-the-job training, you'll receive classroom and clinical orientation, and work under RN or LPN supervision to support patient activities, safety,

Qualifications

• Education, Credentials, Licenses: High school Diploma / GED
• Specialized Knowledge: Ability to perform such tasks as vital signs
• Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics
• General computer skills and applications
• Kind and Length of Experience: Customer service experience
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here.

Responsibilities

• The PCA is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the clerical functions and duties of a designated unit/program.
• Utilizes Customer Service skills when greeting patient/visitors and answering telephone.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or nurse-generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Customer service

General computer skills

Education

High school Diploma / GED

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 20

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• - Retirement savings with employer match
• - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for our Med Surg Unit located within the Ft. Thomas Hospital. Shift/Hours: This position consists of one 7:00AM to 7:00PM day shift and one 7:00AM to 3:00PM day shift, totaling 20 hours per week. The schedule includes every other weekend and participation in one of the holiday rotation groups.

Holiday Group 1: Easter, Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day.

Holiday Group 2: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.

Job Description

The best nursing career starts here. Join our Patient Care Assistant team and find out what it means to be “Right Here.” Starting your PCA career at St. Elizabeth means you’ll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career. You’ll get on-the-job training, paid time for classroom and clinical orientation, and individualized clinical orientation with a preceptor based upon experience. With five Magnet-recognized facilities and a tradition of excellence unmatched in our region, St. Elizabeth is a place where PCAs can flourish, and where their commitment to patients is mirrored by our administration’s commitment to them. Come see why we continue to be one of the most highly awarded health systems in our region.

Responsibilities

• The PCA is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the clerical functions and duties of a designated unit/program.
• Utilizes Customer Service skills when greeting patient/visitors and answering telephone.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or nurse-generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.

Qualifications

• Education, Credentials, Licenses: High school Diploma / GED
• Specialized Knowledge: Ability to perform such tasks as vital signs
• Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics
• General computer skills and applications
• Kind and Length of Experience: Customer service experience
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here.

Right Career. Right Here.

If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.