UC Health·West Chester Township, Ohio
The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel. They maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.
UC Health is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the 4th floor Surgical Med Surg unit for Day Shift at West Chester Hospital.
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.
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.
Great team environment that is supportive of all staff members.
Supportive and collaborative work environment helps with retaining great team members.
Great for growth and development opportunities available while provided care for medically complex patients.
Sees a wide variety of surgeries including but not limited to orthopedics, bariatric, general, trauma, GI, and GU.
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with 0-6 months of experience in a related field. Candidates must also meet specific training criteria or complete competency training for PCAs.
Market context
In Ohio, Patient Care Assistant openings on surgical Med Surg units are often driven by steady inpatient staffing needs and turnover on busy hospital floors. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma or GED, basic related experience, and completion of PCA training or competency requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your training history and availability for day shifts before applying.