Patient Care Assistant (PCA) – Med Surg
About The Position
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Med Surg Unit at Ft. Thomas Hospital. The PCA coordinates and maintains clerical functions and duties for a designated unit or program, greets patients and visitors, answers the telephone, and completes worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or nurse-generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The PCA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN, assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care, supports patient comfort, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients. The position includes on-the-job training, paid classroom and clinical orientation, and individualized clinical orientation with a preceptor based on experience. It is scheduled for 20 hours per week: one 7:00 AM–7:00 PM day shift and one 7:00 AM–3:00 PM day shift. The schedule includes every other weekend and participation in one of the holiday rotation groups.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to perform tasks such as taking vital signs.
- Knowledge of body mechanics.
- General computer skills and applications.
- Customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and maintain clerical functions and duties of a designated unit or program.
- Greet patients and visitors and answer the telephone using customer service skills.
- Complete worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or nurse-generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care, provide comfort, and help maintain a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.
- On-the-job training and paid classroom and clinical orientation.
- Individualized clinical orientation with a preceptor based on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
