Patient Care Assistant - ED Main Campus (7a-7p with 12/7/2026 start date))

About the role

Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN or Care Manager.

Schedule: 16–36 hrs/week, days, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., every third weekend rotation, holiday rotation. Base pay $19.10/hr plus applicable shift differentials. Benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs; may complete screening questions, documentation, or minor specimen testing as assigned.
• Promotes general patient safety; holds and positions patients and assists with procedures.
• Prepares materials and supplies as delegated.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism, and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensures environmental standards are met and all unit and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Identifies learning needs, completes continuing education, and participates in offered educational opportunities.
• Acts as a preceptor and trains other staff.

Requirements

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent licensure or experience.
• Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider).
• One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years, or equivalent education or licensure.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated competence as defined in the Patient Care Assistant responsibilities/skills checklist in providing age-appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.
• Displays a positive presence and interacts with patients, families, staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

Physical requirements

Occasionally: Biohazard waste, climb stairs/ladder, computer skills, fumes/gases/vapors, interpreting data, lifting/carrying 41–60 lbs, lifting/carrying 61–100 lbs, machinery, patient equipment, power tools, pushing/pulling 100 lbs or greater with assistance, sitting.

Frequently: Bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, depth perception, lifting/carrying 0–10 lbs, lifting/carrying 11–20 lbs, lifting/carrying 21–40 lbs, loud noises, pushing/pulling 0–25 lbs, pushing/pulling 26–40 lbs, pushing/pulling 41–60 lbs, pushing/pulling 61–100 lbs, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, squat/kneel.

Continuously: Audible speech, color vision, hearing acuity, peripheral vision, seeing – far/near, standing, walking.

Additional physical requirements performed but not listed above: not specified.