Patient Care Assistant- Telemetry- Full Time- Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient comfort and safety under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role follows the hospital's care model, emphasizes collaboration with patients and families, and remains sensitive to culture and age.

Duties are delegated according to Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines. Key responsibilities include carrying out clinical tasks per RN instruction, maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring unit

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 years of experience required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks assigned by the RN, following Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and communicate during hospitalization.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I supports patient care by ensuring comfort and safety, following the model of care at TCH, which emphasizes collaboration between patients, families, and healthcare teams. Care is culturally sensitive and age-appropriate, and all duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse according to Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines. Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Environment and Safety: Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Comfort: Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting according to policy.
• Communication: Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout the hospitalization proce

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma required
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0 - 1 Years of Experience Required.
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required