Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Employer 401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Med Surg Unit at Ft. Thomas Hospital. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities and providing nursing support under supervision, with on-the-job training and orientation.

The position offers a part-time schedule totaling 20 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday rotation. A strong patient-service mindset and basic computer skills are preferred for day-to-day clinical coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics to assist patients.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and orders.
• Prior customer service experience is beneficial in patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Coordinate clerical functions on the unit and respond to nurse orders.
• Greet patients and visitors, answer phones, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support Magnet-recognized facility standards and patient-centered care.

Skills

Vital signs

Body mechanics

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school Diploma / GED

Job description

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-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. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern 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.