Compassionate Patient Care Tech — Hospital Support

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia, is seeking a non-professional patient care assistant to support the nursing team under the supervision of registered nurses. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, charting vitals, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Strong communication and adaptability are essential to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
• Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist with personal hygiene and patient comfort measures.
• Record oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure, and other monitoring).
• Assist in specimen collection and activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN when needed.
• Assist department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia, is seeking a non-professional patient care assistant to support the nursing team under the supervision of registered nurses. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, charting vitals, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Strong communication and adaptability are essential to delivering high-quality patient care.