Compassionate Patient Care Tech

vcuhealth; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care on the assigned unit. The role emphasizes patient safety, hygiene, and collaboration with licensed staff to implement care plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved nursing assistant program; BLS certification is preferred and experience in healthcare is helpful.

Formación

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Certification/Completion of CNA or equivalent program is required or preferred.
• Experience in healthcare environment or related coursework is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in assigned unit with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients to meet comfort, hygiene and safety needs.
• Ensure unit is safe, clean and stocked per policy.
• Record patient information (vital signs, intake/output) and assist with specimens as needed.
• Adhere to training requirements and hospital safety initiatives.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Documentation

Hygiene care

Patient safety

PPE usage

Educación

High School degree

CNA cert or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care on the assigned unit. The role emphasizes patient safety, hygiene, and collaboration with licensed staff to implement care plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved nursing assistant program; BLS certification is preferred and experience in healthcare is helpful.