Compassionate CNA for Home-Based Palliative Care

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the direction of an RN in the Palliative Care department. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, document observations, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

No prior experience required; completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program is expected, with CNA certification preferred or eligible at hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.
• No experience required.
• Current CNA certification or eligibility accepted at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Turn and reposition patients; assist with walking.
• Provide care as delegated by the RN (dressings, perineal care).
• Collect vital signs, intake/output, and basic/sterile specimens; document changes.
• Answer calls, run errands, and assist with call lights.
• Perform point-of-care testing as trained and report results to RN.
• Provide comfort measures and non-pharmacological pain relief.
• Adhere to safety and confidentiality; maintain clean patient environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Mathematical skills

Patient equipment knowledge

Education

Nursing assistant program

Patient care tech program

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the direction of an RN in the Palliative Care department. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, document observations, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

No prior experience required; completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program is expected, with CNA certification preferred or eligible at hire.