Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs and delivering compassionate care. You will assist with personal hygiene, nutrition and feeding, ambulation, and elimination, plus accurate documentation of vital signs and reporting abnormalities.

The role includes completing PrismaHealth unit secretary training within 90 days and requires a CNA or CMA credential, current CPR Heartsaver, and a high school

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Current CPR Heartsaver required.
• Must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene.
• Aid with feeding and meal setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention.
• Support elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Accurately document vital signs and report abnormalities to RN.

Skills

Hygiene assistance

Feeding support

Ambulation support

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA coursework

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs and delivering compassionate care. You will assist with personal hygiene, nutrition and feeding, ambulation, and elimination, plus accurate documentation of vital signs and reporting abnormalities.

The role includes completing PrismaHealth unit secretary training within 90 days and requires a CNA or CMA credential, current CPR Heartsaver, and a high school