Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority is hiring a patient care assistant to support the nursing team with essential daily tasks and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include helping patients with hygiene, dressing, mobility, transporting to tests, delivering meals, and monitoring basic vitals under nurse direction. E-Verify participation applies.

The role is hourly, 36 hours per week, based in Florence, SC, with entry-level requirements including a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care and related services.
• Help patients with personal hygiene, dressing and walking.
• Change bed linens and assist with 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

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority is hiring a patient care assistant to support the nursing team with essential daily tasks and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include helping patients with hygiene, dressing, mobility, transporting to tests, delivering meals, and monitoring basic vitals under nurse direction. E-Verify participation applies.

The role is hourly, 36 hours per week, based in Florence, SC, with entry-level requirements including a high school diploma or GED.