Patient Care Assistant, Bone Marrow Transplant - 20 hours/week, Evening/Night Rotation

Primary location: Cincinnati, OH (Bone Marrow Transplant department). Part-time (20 hours/week, 0.5 FTE) rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved care of assigned patients and assist in implementation of interventions under RN supervision.
• Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living; supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
• Offer assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties.
• Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors.
• Assist with patient transport as requested; may assist with 1:1 patient observation as needed.
• Demonstrate Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions, reporting patient status and changes promptly.
• Complete timely documentation in the patient medical record; seek guidance when needed.
• Discuss work concerns with Director or designee.
• Ensure work areas are organized, safe, accessible, and efficient for patients, families, and employees.
• Comply with Infection Control policies and adhere to safety procedures appropriate for children’s ages and development levels.
• Respond to communication systems/patient alarms with urgency; answer telephones per CCHMC etiquette.
• Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
• May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
  • Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited institution, or
  • Listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (if CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire), or
  • Listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry, or
  • 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years.
• Training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years.
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
• Named one of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
• Certified as a great place to work and a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability.
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• We embrace innovation, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence, to empower teams and improve outcomes.