Patient Care Assistant, PICU - 24 hours/week, Rotating Shift

cincinnatichildrens; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a part-time patient care assistant to support nursing staff in the pediatric setting. You will help with activities of daily living, patient observation, and safe transport under RN supervision, ensuring timely documentation and escalation when needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus Ohio STNA/CNA or similar credential and CPR certification. Prior patient care experience is favored; flexible scheduling supports 24-hour unit operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; must meet one of the credential paths listed.
• Clinical rotation in medical/surgical or equivalent from ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited program.
• Ohio STNA/Ohio CNA registry eligibility or reciprocity within 180 days.
• Active CPR training and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved care to assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist with patient transport and 1:1 observation as needed.
• Document in medical record and communicate status changes on shift handover.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA clinical rotation

Ohio STNA or Ohio CNA registry

Ohio/National EMS Registry

1+ year patient care experience

CPR certification

Job description

Primary Location

Location G Department

PICU Shift

Rotating (United States of America) Schedule

Part time Weekly Hours

24 FTE

0.6 Employee Status

Regular

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan of Care - Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN. Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living. Supervise developmentally appropriate activities. Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties. Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors. Assist with patient transport as requested. May assist with 1 on 1 patient observation as needed.
• Communication - Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction. Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary. Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record. Seek information and guidance when needed. Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.
• Environment - Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families. Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures. Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development levels.
• Administrative Support - Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency. Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette. Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies. May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:

• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution, OR
• Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire), OR
• Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry, OR
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years
• Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability