Care Aide: Patient Comfort & Vital Signs

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the nursing team with direct patient care activities in a hospital setting. You will assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and comfort, and help transfer patients for tests and procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and AHA BLS certification, with prior healthcare experience encouraged. This on-site position offers 36 hours per week at an hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Assists nursing team with patient care activities.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking.
• Change bed linens and assist with transportation to tests and procedures.
• Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Nursing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the nursing team with direct patient care activities in a hospital setting. You will assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and comfort, and help transfer patients for tests and procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and AHA BLS certification, with prior healthcare experience encouraged. This on-site position offers 36 hours per week at an hourly rate.