Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

St. Elizabeth; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Generous paid time off

Employer match for retirement

Tuition reimbursement & development

Wellness & recognition programs

Career advancement through mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Med Surg Unit at Ft. Thomas Hospital. Schedule includes two day shifts totaling 20 hours per week, with every-other weekend and holiday rotation groups.

The PCA will help coordinate clerical tasks on the unit, greet patients, perform basic tasks under licensed staff, and support patient comfort and safety. Training is provided with orientation and a preceptor based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to take vital signs.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and safe patient handling.
• Basic computer skills and use of standard software applications.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors with courteous, professional service.
• Complete worklist tasks as directed by physicians or nurses under supervision.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of RN or LPN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Body mechanics

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

85 North Grand Ave Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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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

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

• 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.

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. 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.

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