Patient Care Associate (PCA) - 2B ICU (Days) PT 60%

Adena Health System; Chillicothe, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

PTO grows with tenure

3.5% retirement match

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the 2B Intensive Care Unit in Chillicothe. This position is part-time (60% FTE) with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and every third weekend.

The PCA provides high-quality, direct patient care and may support care coordination with the care team. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma, GED, or STNA, and required certifications such as de-escalation training within 6 months and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or STNA required.
• De-escalation training within 6 months and annually, BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, including activities of daily living and safe patient handling.
• Assist with clerical tasks as needed and communicate with care team and family to coordinate care.
• Support RN and care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes under supervision.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or STNA

Job description

Patient Care Associate (PCA) 2B Intensive Care Unit - (Days) Part-Time 60% FTE

At Adena Health, our clinical professionals are part of focused, collaborative teams where autonomy and patient connection shape the daily rhythm of care. These roles are ideal for candidates who value meaningful patient relationships alongside technical excellence.

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: PCA
• Work Life Balance: Part-Time (2 shifts/week) | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) - Every third weekend
• Location/Department: Chillicothe – 2B ICU

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.

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

Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: De-escalation training within 6 months and annually,
BLS within 90 days of hire.

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