Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Pulmonary

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & flexibility

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Pulmonary Unit at the Edgewood Hospital.

The role supports nursing staff with patient care, clerical duties, and unit operations while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service. Starting with on-the-job training and a comprehensive orientation program, the PCA will assist with activities of daily living, safety, and documentation under RN or LPN supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with vital signs and basic patient care tasks.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain clerical tasks for a designated unit founded on patient flow and administrative duties.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Body mechanics

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: 24

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.

Enjoy:

• 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 Pulmonary Unit located within the Edgewood Hospital.

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 an 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.

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.