Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland is seeking a nursing assistant to support the Registered Nurse by performing routine tasks and engaging with patients to meet basic needs. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and requires CNA/CMA training or nursing fundamentals.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring inputs/outputs, while documenting vitals and reporting abnormal values to the RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals from an accredited organization required.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays and help with drinking.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Patient assistance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals

Tools

CPR Heartsaver

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland is seeking a nursing assistant to support the Registered Nurse by performing routine tasks and engaging with patients to meet basic needs. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and requires CNA/CMA training or nursing fundamentals.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring inputs/outputs, while documenting vitals and reporting abnormal values to the RN.