Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses by performing routine patient-care tasks in Med Surg 1-Laurel Oaks. You will assist with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, toileting, monitor vitals, and document findings.

Must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course within 90 days; CPR Heartsaver required; CMA/CNA certification preferred; previous hospital clerical experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA or CMA course completion is required.
• PRISMAHealth unit secretary course training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, grooming).
• Assist with feeding and meal tray setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Measure and document vital signs; report abnormal values.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses by performing routine patient-care tasks in Med Surg 1-Laurel Oaks. You will assist with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, toileting, monitor vitals, and document findings.

Must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course within 90 days; CPR Heartsaver required; CMA/CNA certification preferred; previous hospital clerical experience is a plus.