Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Cardiac/Neuro Med Surg, Part Time, Nights

About the role

UC Health is hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the 1st floor Cardiac/Neuro Med Surg unit for Nights Shift at West Chester Hospital. The PCA provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education, and maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment for patients and visitors.

West Chester Hospital provides access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers, consistently ranking among the top 5% nationally. It features a Level III Trauma Center, a certified Primary Stroke Center linked to the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute, Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence, and is regularly ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, partnering with the University of Cincinnati to combine clinical expertise, research, and teaching. Its members include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians, UC Health Ambulatory Services, Lindner Center of HOPE, and specialized institutes such as the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many locations have received national recognition for quality and patient satisfaction.

The unit welcomes new graduates, offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, and encourages cross‑training.

Location: West Chester, OH, United States.

Responsibilities

• Engage in population‑appropriate communication; know growth and development milestones; give clear instructions to patients/family; involve family/guardian in assessment, treatment, and continuing care.
• Identify physical limitations and deploy interventions when necessary.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interpret population‑related data and plan care accordingly.
• Identify and respond to different needs arising from unique psychological needs or religious/cultural norms.
• Perform treatments, administer medication, or operate equipment safely.
• Recognize and respond to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Provide patient care that is culturally‑based and age‑specific; measure vital signs, record skin integrity, intake & output, height & weight; report all changes including mental status.
• Collect specimens: routine urine, clean‑catch urine, 24‑hour urine, self‑expectorant sputum.