Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) in Florence, SC is seeking an employee to assist the nursing team with patient care activities, personal needs, comfort, and safety.

Duties include helping with hygiene, dressing, walking, changing linens, transporting patients to tests, serving meals, and recording vitals under a nurse's direction.

Completion of an accredited nurse assisting program or one year of patient care experience preferred; MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nurse assisting program or one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a nursing team and assist with patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities including personal hygiene, dressing and walking.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

Education

Accredited nurse assisting program

One year of patient care experience preferred

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) in Florence, SC is seeking an employee to assist the nursing team with patient care activities, personal needs, comfort, and safety.

Duties include helping with hygiene, dressing, walking, changing linens, transporting patients to tests, serving meals, and recording vitals under a nurse's direction.

Completion of an accredited nurse assisting program or one year of patient care experience preferred; MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.