Christ Hospitalposted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Cincinnati, OH
Hospitals
About the position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe patient environment. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age-specific. All direct patient care is under the supervision of and is delegated by the Registered Nurse according to the guidelines as set out by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegation.
- Meets clinical platform of skills guided by the PCA Core Skills Competency Checklist.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
- Demonstrates the top behavioral competencies established by Nursing Leadership for our Patient Care Assistants—effectively communicates, seeks to service customers, resilient and adaptable to change, seeks to collaborate and work with a team to solve problems, and is accountable for one's own actions, communications, and development.
- Provides and promotes individual patient and unit safety.
- Provides comfort and personal hygiene for patients, documenting according to policy.
- Orients patient & family to the hospital environment & services provided, facilitates communication throughout the entire hospitalization process.
Requirements
- High School Graduate/Diploma or GED equivalent
- Certification in AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers before patient contact
- 0-1 years of experience required
