Compassionate Patient Care Tech – Direct Care & Comfort

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-appropriate care under RN direction. You will monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and document vital signs and intake/output while maintaining a safe environment.

Required education includes a high school diploma; CNA preferred; BLS certification or equivalent is expected. This role may involve shift work in a demanding, fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient data collection: vital signs, intake/output, condition changes.
• Ability to assist with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Awareness of universal precautions and PPE use in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-appropriate care per plan of care under supervision.
• Monitor patients and report changes to RN or licensed practitioner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, stocked unit environment and document data.
• Assist with specimen collection and adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient safety

Personal care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Tools

AHA BLS HCP

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-appropriate care under RN direction. You will monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and document vital signs and intake/output while maintaining a safe environment.

Required education includes a high school diploma; CNA preferred; BLS certification or equivalent is expected. This role may involve shift work in a demanding, fast-paced hospital setting.