Hiring: Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Medicine 8NW, Full Time, Nights Company: UC Health Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:53:30 Target Skills & Keywords : Rails About the job Experience: •1 - 2 Years equivalent experience. •2 Years equivalent experience. Required Skills: •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. •Engages in population appropriate communication. •Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. •Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. •Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. •Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. •Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. •Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Qualifications: •Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED required. | LICENSE & CERTIFICATION: None required. | Minimum Required: Minimum Required: 0-6 Months of experience required. Preferred: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience. •Trained and maintains proficiency in AHA CPR and patient care skills. Completes unit-specific hospital safety education. •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. •UC Health is an EEO employer. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!