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

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; 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. The role follows the hospital’s care model and emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams, with care delegated per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks delegated by the RN, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring safety, and orienting patients and families to the hospital

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks delegated by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate 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 environment and facilitate communication throughout the hospitalization process.

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