Clinical Care Assistant

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support discharge planning in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include basic phlebotomy, glucose monitoring where permitted, and maintaining a clean, safe unit while communicating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and bed making.
• Safely transport patients to tests and procedures and escort for discharge.
• Perform routine phlebotomy and glucose monitoring as directed.
• Record vital signs and input/output, and assist with nutrition issues as needed.
• Provide respiratory support and encourage incentive spirometry.
• Communicate patient concerns to a registered nurse promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report equipment issues.

Skills

Safe Patient Handling competency

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS or HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support discharge planning in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include basic phlebotomy, glucose monitoring where permitted, and maintaining a clean, safe unit while communicating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.