Cardiac Stepdown Patient Care Associate

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) to support nursing staff in direct and indirect patient care within a fast-paced hospital unit. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will assist with activities of daily living, transport patients, perform basic tests, and help ensure a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate communication with patients and families, adherence to safety policies, and participation in routine

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assists all assigned patients with activities of daily living according to need in a timely manner including making all assigned beds.
• Safely transports patients to tests and procedures and escorts patients for discharge.
• Transports specimens and items throughout the facility.
• Performs routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.
• Obtains and records temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressures, and intake/output as directed.
• Provides respiratory support and encourages incentive spirometry.
• Observes and reports patient concerns to the RN immediately.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists with procedures.
• Assists with basic rehab activities and communicates nutrition issues to RN.

Skills

Safe Patient Handling

Communication skills

multitasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) to support nursing staff in direct and indirect patient care within a fast-paced hospital unit. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will assist with activities of daily living, transport patients, perform basic tests, and help ensure a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate communication with patients and families, adherence to safety policies, and participation in routine