Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate patient care in the Moultrie Suite. The role involves direct patient assistance with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and monitoring needs.

You will contribute to safe, high-quality care by recording vital signs and reporting abnormalities, while completing PrismaHealth unit secretary training within 90 days of hire. Day shifts available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals from an accredited organization required.
• Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred; one year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with needs related to personal hygiene such as bathing, hair care, brushing teeth, and hand washing.
• Assists with nutrition and feeding; sets up meal trays and supports feeding as needed.
• Assists with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction; includes use of assistive devices.
• Supports elimination needs and monitors inputs/outputs; assists with bathroom access and bedpan use.
• Accurately records and reports vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, O2) to RN.

Skills

CNA

CPR

Compassionate care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or CMA

Job description

Prisma Health Richland Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate patient care in the Moultrie Suite. The role involves direct patient assistance with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and monitoring needs.

You will contribute to safe, high-quality care by recording vital signs and reporting abnormalities, while completing PrismaHealth unit secretary training within 90 days of hire. Day shifts available.