Patient Care Associate (PCA) - 2A Progressive Care Unit (Nights) FT

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Adena Health System in Chillicothe, OH is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) in the Progressive Care Unit. You will deliver high-quality direct patient care, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate with RN and the care team to ensure safe, compassionate care for patients.

This role emphasizes growth opportunities within a supportive team environment. Position highlights include full-time schedules across three shifts, with night shifts from 6:00pm to 6:30am and every third

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or STNA required.
• Experience in patient care is beneficial.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct patient care to assigned patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living and use safety equipment.
• Collaborate with RN and care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Direct patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED/STNA

Tools

Telemetry monitor

Job description

Patient Care Associate (PCA)

At Adena Health our nursing roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve.

At Adena Health our nursing roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve.

Job Description

Patient Care Associate (PCA)

At Adena Health our nursing roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Progressive Care Unit
• Salary: Hourly rate based on years of experience/education
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time (3 shifts/week), Night Shift (6:00pm - 6:30am) - Every third weekend required
• Location/Department: Chillicothe - 2A

Why Adena?

• Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
• Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference
• Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
• Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
• Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, utilization of safe patient handling equipment, measure and document intake and output, foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor set up, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen set up and tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set. This position may also provide clerical support to the care team including acting as a liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone. This individual works collaboratively with other care team members including the patient and family, and participates collaboratively with RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The PCA/Student Nurse/ Unit Secretary has access to confidential patient information, must communicate with all team members regarding care provided by them to the assigned patient group and carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator / Registered Nurse, RN or Assistant Nurse Manager and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director.

Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma, GED, or STNA

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Fair, reliable compensation
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Smaller teams = faster visibility

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.