Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support registered nurses in meeting basic patient needs. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and vital signs documentation at Baptist Hospital’s Surgical Specialty unit.

Qualified candidates have completed a Nursing Assistant or related course and may hold a high school diploma. Day shift availability is required; certification training may be provided within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course completed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding (feeding, setting up meals).
• Assist with ambulation and use of assistive devices under RN supervision.
• Assist with elimination and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Record vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, O2) and report abnormalities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Tech / Medical Assistant course

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support registered nurses in meeting basic patient needs. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and vital signs documentation at Baptist Hospital’s Surgical Specialty unit.

Qualified candidates have completed a Nursing Assistant or related course and may hold a high school diploma. Day shift availability is required; certification training may be provided within 90 days of hire.