Patient Care Assistant/TeleSitter- Critical Connections -Full Time- Nights

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

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA I) in Cincinnati, OH to support bedside care under RN delegation. You will help ensure patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality while collaborating with healthcare teams and families.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks, comfort measures, and clear communication to patients and colleagues. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is required to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks assigned by RN, following Ohio delegation guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety on unit.
• Demonstrate effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and accountability.
• Ensure patient comfort, hygiene, and documentation per policy.
• Orient patients and families to hospital environment and facilitate communication during hospitalization.

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