Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Riverside Health System; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA seeks a Nurse Aide to provide personal care, comfort measures, and environmental services under RN/LPN supervision. The role requires following care plans and maintaining patient privacy and dignity while documenting care delivered.

Ideal candidates will have approved Nurse Aide or PCA training, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver's license. A reliable vehicle and driving 25%+ of time are required.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, Nurse Aide Training Program approved by VA Board of Nursing (Required)
• Program Graduate, Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Aide/EMT-B (Required)
• Program Graduate, Virginia DMAS Approved PCA Training Program (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments for a specified number of patients as determined by department standards.
• Follows the plan of care that ensures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice.
• Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Education

Nurse Aide Training Program VA Board of Nursing

Medical Assistant / CNA / EMT-B training

PCA Training Program (VA DMAS Approved)

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA seeks a Nurse Aide to provide personal care, comfort measures, and environmental services under RN/LPN supervision. The role requires following care plans and maintaining patient privacy and dignity while documenting care delivered.

Ideal candidates will have approved Nurse Aide or PCA training, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver's license. A reliable vehicle and driving 25%+ of time are required.