The Patient Care Associate provides direct, high-quality patient care, including activities of daily living and clinical tasks like telemetry monitoring and blood glucose testing. They also provide clerical support and collaborate with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements overview
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or STNA certification. Additionally, they are required to obtain BLS certification within 90 days and de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.
At Adena, we know the health of our communities depends on the strength of our teams. That’s why we seek the area’s best talent to share in our vision: To be our region’s most trusted partner for healthcare. We are connected by our compassion, integrity, and excellence in caring for those closest to us, our friends, family and neighbors. This is what sets us apart, and what makes working for Adena a rewarding career choice.
Adena offers highly competitive compensation and a wide range of employee benefits. We think of our co-workers as family and celebrate their dedication throughout the year with recognition and special events such as Caregiver Appreciation Days. When you join us, you join more than 4,100 of Ohio's finest physicians, caregivers and volunteers.
Adena Health System is an independent, not-for-profit and locally controlled health care organization serving the needs of people in nine counties throughout south central and southern Ohio. Adena provides specialty services typically found in larger markets: cancer, heart, orthopedics, pediatrics, women’s health and more. Based in Chillicothe, OH, Adena Health System, driven by a mission of being called to serve our communities, includes four hospitals, six regional clinics and multiple primary care, specialty clinics and urgent care locations.
Patient Care Associate (PCA) - 2A Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
At Adena Health, our clinical professionals are part of focused, collaborative
teams where autonomy and patient connection shape the daily rhythm of care.
These roles are ideal for candidates who value meaningful patient relationships
alongside technical excellence.
Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.
Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.
Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Highlights:
* Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA)
* Work Life Balance: Full-Time (3 shifts/week) | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30
AM) - Every third weekend
* Location/Department: Chillicothe – 2A
Why Adena?
* Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
* Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a
difference
* Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
* Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
* Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen
Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships,
mentorship, and opportunity.
Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and
interests through:
* Emerging leader and leadership development programs
* Tuition assistance and education support
* Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
* Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early
What You’ll Do
The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high
quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. This includes,
but is not limited to: activities
of daily living, utilization of safe patient handling equipment, measure and
document intake and output,
foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor set up,
blood glucose
monitoring, oxygen set up and tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill
set. This position may also
provide clerical support to the care team including acting as a liaison
facilitating communication with or
between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone. This
individual works collaboratively
with other care team members including the patient and family, and participates
collaboratively with RN
to achieve optimal outcomes. The PCA/Student Nurse/ Unit Secretary has access to
confidential patient
information, must communicate with all team members regarding care provided by
them to the
assigned patient group and carries out daily activities under the direct
supervision of a Patient Care
Coordinator / Registered Nurse, RN or Assistant Nurse Manager and indirect
supervision of the Nurse
Manager or Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma, GED, or STNA
Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: De-escalation training within
6 months and annually,
BLS within 90 days of hire.
Why Caregivers Stay?
* Fair, reliable compensation
* Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the
strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
* Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement
match with automatic 1% annual increase)
* PTO that grows with tenure
* Smaller teams = faster visibility
Ready to Explore?
If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported,
and your community is at the heart of what you do — we’d love to connect.
Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status
as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or
any other protected class