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UC HEALTH LLC Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Step Down in Hamilton, Ohio

Patient Care Assistant, Part-time, Med Surg Unit, West Chester Hospital UC Health is hiring a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the night shift at West Chester Hospital. The Patient Care Assistant will provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. This position will work at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors. About West Chester Hospital West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati. Unit Details:

  • Enjoy a Family-oriented and collaborative work environment.
  • Enjoy a unit where patient Care is the # 1 focus.
  • Gain from opportunities for personal growth and development

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. The PCA maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment for patients and visitors.Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED required. | STNA registry required for State Tested Nursing Assistant. STNA required for Daniel Drake Center. | Minimum Required: Minimum Required: 0-6 Months of experience required. Preferred: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience. REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Trained and maintains proficiency in AHA CPR and patient care skills. Completes unit-specific hospital safety education.
  • One of the following criteria is required for this role:
    • State Tested Nursing Aide Training; Acute Medical Surgical Training or Hospital Specific Training.
    • May be a student from an accredited RN program that has successfully completed a medical surgical rotation or another acute care rotation.
    • If candidates do not have either of the initial two requirements, the candidate must successfully complete the UC Health competency training for PCA's and additional orientation before being permitted to care for patients.

Job Responsibilities The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. The PCA maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.

Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age-specific. Measures vital signs; reports all changes including mental status. S

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