Pediatric Patient Care Technician (CNA) – Hospital

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant trainee to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role supports the care team and focuses on creating a positive patient and family experience.

Responsibilities include patient orientation, data collection, safe environment practices, and timely documentation in the EMR. Strong communication and ability to work in a busy, safety‑driven setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High school diploma, GED or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment, room and unit routines.
• Creates positive patient experience by focusing on what matters most to the patient and visitor/s.
• Fosters patient engagement by involving the patient and/or significant others in handoff to proactively meet patient needs and assure a safe environment through intentional rounding.
• Provides ongoing communication through regular updates to the patient-room care board.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by mindfully integrating Error Prevention tools into daily routines.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse and reports abnormal findings.
• Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Stress management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant trainee to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role supports the care team and focuses on creating a positive patient and family experience.

Responsibilities include patient orientation, data collection, safe environment practices, and timely documentation in the EMR. Strong communication and ability to work in a busy, safety‑driven setting are essential.