201149 - Helping Hands Associate

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a supportive care aide to assist nurses in patient safety and comfort. The role focuses on responding to patient needs, aiding with feeding and grooming, and maintaining a clean, safe environment across shifts.

The position requires BLS certification within 30 days of hire and a high school diploma or equivalent. This non-exempt, day-shift role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to infection-control practices at WVU Medicine facilities.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in patient feeding and personal grooming.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Acts as a patient sitter as directed.
• Assists in discharging patients to vehicle via wheelchair.
• Organizes, prepares, and straightens up patient rooms.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support operations.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Provides supportive care under the supervision of a registered nurse for the purpose of patient safety and to improve customer satisfaction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
2. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
3. Assists in patient feeding and personal grooming.
4. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
5. Acts as a patient sitter as directed.
6. Assists in discharging patients to vehicle via wheelchair.
7. Assists in organizing, preparing, and straightening up patient rooms.
8. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
   WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2. Working closely with others.

3. Working protracted or irregular hours.

4. Working around biohazards.

5. Working around infectious diseases.

6. Working with or near the deceased.

7. Working with hands in water.

8. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
   SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

9. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.

10. Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

91 WMCH Nursing Admin

Address:

601 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.