Compassionate Patient Care Aide — Nursing Facility

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); Vor Ort; USD 16.531 - 23.419; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OVHC Ohio Valley Health Corporation in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a patient care assistant to support nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role emphasizes observing patient conditions, assisting with admissions and discharges, documenting vital signs, aiding with personal hygiene, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire is required.

Aufgaben

• Observes and reports patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs and assists with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
• Schedules and coordinates department tasks and communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues.
• Responds to patient call bells and relays messages to appropriate staff.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire

Jobbeschreibung

OVHC Ohio Valley Health Corporation in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a patient care assistant to support nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role emphasizes observing patient conditions, assisting with admissions and discharges, documenting vital signs, aiding with personal hygiene, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.