Casual Patient Care Assistant – Flexible Support

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a casual, as-needed Patient Care Assistant for the 4 South Med Surg unit. You will support nursing by performing patient care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect non-professional care, vital signs, charting, escorting patients, ADL assistance, and clerical duties, while ensuring efficient, protocol-based care in the 4 South department.

Qualifications

• Must have 80%+ on Medical Terminology exam.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Glucoscan within 90 days of employment.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a support role to nursing by performing patient care activities.
• Provide direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under supervision.
• Perform duties such as cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, managing clerical duties and supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/Medical Assistant/PCT certification

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a casual, as-needed Patient Care Assistant for the 4 South Med Surg unit. You will support nursing by performing patient care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect non-professional care, vital signs, charting, escorting patients, ADL assistance, and clerical duties, while ensuring efficient, protocol-based care in the 4 South department.