Patient Care Assistant- Telemetry- Part Time- Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I in Cincinnati to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under the model of care and delegation by a Registered Nurse. Duties align with Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines and emphasize collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks assigned by the RN, ensuring confidentiality, and maintaining patient safety, comfort, and hygiene while documenting per policy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• 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 process.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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 process.

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