Casual Post-Surgical Patient Care Assistant

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a casual Patient Care Assistant to work with our team in the 2 North East Post Surgical Department. The Patient Care Assistant supports nursing by conducting patient care activities and provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under supervision.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, charting, vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant degree or West Virginia CNA license or PCT Certification required.
• CPR within 90 days of employment.
• Glucoscan within 90 days of employment.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning patient areas and assisting with basic care tasks.
• Taking vital signs and obtaining lab specimens.
• Charting and documentation of care activities.
• Escorting patients and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Managing clerical duties and ordering/receiving supplies.

Skills

CPR

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree or West Virginia CNA license or PCT Certification

Tools

Glucoscan

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a casual Patient Care Assistant to work with our team in the 2 North East Post Surgical Department. The Patient Care Assistant supports nursing by conducting patient care activities and provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under supervision.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, charting, vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities.