Patient Care Assistant- Telemetry- Part Time- Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties align with the hospital’s care model emphasizing collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare teams.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 0-1 years of experience, and AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Qualifications

• 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 and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene and document according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital and facilitate communication throughout hospitalization.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Hygiene

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. 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